HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK: City Hall Dedication Box Opened, part 2

By Frank Passic We continue this week with our topic about the contents of the 1936 City Hall dedication copper box that was recently opened during the removal of the front steps. There was one item however, that wasn’t on the list that was discovered in the box: A small envelope of coins. The envelope wasn’t in the greatest of shape, either. There were four coins in the lot, all dated 1935, and all minted at the Philadelphia Mint. The denominations were: 1c, 10c, 25c, and 50c. “Missing” were the 1935 Buffalo Nickel, and the 1935 Peace Dollar. The coins all bear significant discoloration, plus “environmental damage” on the Lincoln Cent. Upon closer examination by yours truly, most appear to have been lightly circulated, too, with wear on some high points. This would place them in the “Extremely Fine” condition for wear.

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