Silver Dollar for Dave (magnus073) by helanker

Photography • Objects • posted on Jun 11, 2013

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MY father was cook on a ship that sailed to America in WW2, in order not to let Hitler seize the ship. Though the Americans didnt want to use it for a while, because Denmark was a little too fast surrendering to the Germans, as if we were friendlies to Hitler. That mistake was later corrected and they were interned in Boston for one and a half year. The crew were not allowed to leave the ship, but my father was allowed, because he had a cousin who had immigrated to America years before. And today we still have family over there :) When my father came home, he brought this Silver Dollar and many years later, he gave it to me :) Well, this had a scent of History, didnt it? Happy Birthday Dave and Many Many more. :) Have all a beautiful day. This morning began with bright sunshine and it is still there :) Thank you for viewing and commenting.:)))

Comments (14)

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bernieloehn

3:26AM | Tue, 11 June 2013

Interesting!

ronmolina

3:36AM | Tue, 11 June 2013

I collect those when I was a kid, I still have some.

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durleybeachbum

5:14AM | Tue, 11 June 2013

How fascinating, Helle! Family history is SO interesting!

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kgb224

5:32AM | Tue, 11 June 2013

Thank you for sharing Helle. Superb captures. and collage. God bless.

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magnus073

7:02AM | Tue, 11 June 2013

Helle, I can honestly say this is the best birthday present anyone could ask for. Seeing the images of this precious coin, as well as hearing the history behind it really touched me. Thank you so much for this moving and thoughtful birthday dedi, it means a lot to me.

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MrsRatbag

9:01AM | Tue, 11 June 2013

Wonderful capture of this old and well-traveled coin! Silver dollars are not all that common these days, and I'm sure this one is worth more than its face weight. Happy birthday to Dave!

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