16-year-old coin Numismatist gets hold of a rare coin as a spare change,uncovers its worth years later

The Berkshire Coin Club

Lutes was an avid collector of both US and foreign coins and took great joy in his hobby. He became one of the earliest members of the Berkshire Coin Club, dating back to 1957 which is the year after the club was founded. For more than sixty years, Lutes was a significant part of the club serving as President, Treasurer, Club Librarian, Historian and finally as the Newsletter Editor.