UNLOCK A VINTAGE COIN SAFE WITH ME. SEE WHAT'S INSIDE.

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
  • Have a look at a small vintage coin safe, the "Wealthometer" built near the turn of the century. I have to break into it to reveal what's rattling inside.

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  • @MoonwolfeConsulting
    @MoonwolfeConsulting 6 років тому +45

    How exciting. My gramma had one from our local bank. The bank tellers had the key, so you would deposit the money you had saved directly into their bank. The numbered brass plate reflected the account number where the money would be deposited.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +10

      Oh wow, how interesting. I could see that each bank had their own brass plate riveted to the top, and that they were all individually numbed, but I couldn't figure out why. It all makes sense now. What a great idea for customers to save money. Thank you so much for the history. BTW, I wish I had set up this video a little better, the camera was one inch from my nose and the safe was almost two feet away from that. I couldn't see a darn dates. LOL. But at least everyone else had a good view. :)

    • @douglasdriggers7192
      @douglasdriggers7192 6 років тому +1

      MoonwolfeConsulting wow.

    • @krisisgaming8122
      @krisisgaming8122 6 років тому +3

      Dr. G sir , those Penny's from 1939 and the 1946 could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars , just saying you should take them to the bank and ask about it ,I have spent years looking for a 1943 s penny.It could even be worth millions.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +3

      I'll take another look Matthew, thanks :)

    • @kevincody1976
      @kevincody1976 6 років тому

      Dr. G .....and the pennies worth?

  • @DGCoinPusher
    @DGCoinPusher 6 років тому +2

    This is very awesome my friend. I found a 1893 S Morgan dollar in garbage just the other day you never know where treasures are hiring. Luckily I had my camera rolling

  • @dwingsworld2581
    @dwingsworld2581 6 років тому +6

    Amazing job fashioning a key out of that blade to get that cool Wealthometer open!! Thank for including us on your treasure hunt! Loved ever second of it and I love the facts at the opening!!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      I had a lot of fun with it as well. (except the key making part) lol, Even after I figured out the key shape, I realized the lock was binding inside. "difficult to turn". But I couldn't spray any WD-40 in there for fear of damaging all the fantastically expensive coins I was going to find inside.... LOL Thanks for the comment. :)

  • @marksmith5719
    @marksmith5719 6 років тому +3

    As always, some of the best videos on UA-cam. Well shot, properly lit, and today with a classic coin bank. Simply excellent. And you are quite correct, they don't make quality items like this anymore.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      Mark, I really appreciate it. I do my best. It's hard to believe that this item was manufactured in a time when horses and buggy's were the common form of transportation, and home electricity was just becoming available to the middle class. Quality and craftsmanship was the norm then, as opposed to simply quick profits, like we have today. Thanks again for the nice comments.

  • @maryjojo1154
    @maryjojo1154 5 років тому +2

    Awesome dr.g. Thanks for sharing. I love old stuff. Things were made so well way back then. 👍

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому

      They sure were Mary Jo Jo. I miss that quality. :)

  • @afsof1015
    @afsof1015 6 років тому +4

    What a great little coin bank Dr. G.! Good job fabricating the key. Looks like two tumblers 180 degrees apart. That bank made for a great video,, I enjoyed Thank You my friend :-))

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching my friend, something a little different for a change. :)

  • @CoryWould
    @CoryWould 6 років тому +13

    That's a cool safe I've never even heard of such a thing before. You are pretty clever and crafty to make a key.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      Thanks, Cory. I was about 3 minutes away from using brute force to get into it. LOL The mechanism was pretty gummed up after so long. Thanks for watching.

    • @CoryWould
      @CoryWould 6 років тому

      Dr. G Too bad it wasn’t full of coins!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      Yeah, that would have been cool. But I was thinking if it had been full of coins, and the key being held by the bank, someone long ago would have broken it open. I think because there was only a few things rattling around in there they left it alone. :)

    • @grimreaper3526
      @grimreaper3526 6 років тому

      he looked on line what the old key looked like & made one to suit....

  • @5280Adventures
    @5280Adventures 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful bank box. Loved watching it. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      5280 Adventures
      You're welcome, glad you liked it.

  • @thegrenadier1277
    @thegrenadier1277 6 років тому +8

    I always see a bunch of old coin banks at the flea market, sadly, they are always empty, lol. Cool stuff!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching. :)

  • @revolutionaryprepper4076
    @revolutionaryprepper4076 3 роки тому +1

    That's really neat that you could make a key for something that old. That change and bill holder is a keeper, don't get rid of it. They don't make anything like that anymore. It's a one if a kind by now. Nice video, ty for sharing!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the nice note William. 👍

  • @goldenbanjo197
    @goldenbanjo197 6 років тому +4

    Wow what a cool find! Thanks for
    Sharing it with us!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks buddy, a little something out of the ordinary. :)

    • @goldenbanjo197
      @goldenbanjo197 6 років тому

      Dr. G it actually reminds me of a bank I had when I was a kid. So cool that it was your grandfathers.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Yeah, I had a porcelain figurine "piggy bank" (I forgot even what it was exactly) but I remember breaking it open with a hammer LOL. I never had anything this complicated.. when will we get another banjo vid?

    • @goldenbanjo197
      @goldenbanjo197 6 років тому

      Dr. G I will do you one soon! :)

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Very cool. looking forward.

  • @studentoftheword6115
    @studentoftheword6115 Рік тому +2

    Not too much stuff in that safe. Very cool that you made a key to work. Some of the pennies at the end look very good.

  • @gilbertduenas6317
    @gilbertduenas6317 6 років тому +7

    I recently just opened one up that was passed down from my family because they couldn't open it. It was full of old coins. one from 1882! I managed to pick the lock using a binding clip's metal arm

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Oh wow, Gilbert. Sounds really cool. Those locks are not easy to get open without destroying the safe. I would love to see what you found.

  • @coinguy2775
    @coinguy2775 6 років тому +4

    Great video! Unique and cool!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks Coin Guy, I appreciate it.

  • @BigLorry
    @BigLorry 6 років тому +22

    Ohhh, the excitement.... How on earth did you manage to fashion a key to open that wee safe. That's real dexterity - remind me to call you if I even need dentures! LOL

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Big Lorry hahaha. I know you were at the edge of your seat. Don't worry, I can make you a mean set of dentures lol

  • @burtgummer463
    @burtgummer463 6 років тому

    Now this is cool simply because I always wondered what one in good condition looked like. I found one of these metal detecting years ago.
    Thanks for the video!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      You're welcome Burt. Yeah, the buried ones can get pretty grungy, Thanks for the comment.

  • @Billmcd1974
    @Billmcd1974 6 років тому +1

    Cool safe...wish things were made so well still...Nice reveal and great key making 😀👍

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks William, I miss the quality as well.

  • @davidbennett8636
    @davidbennett8636 6 років тому +1

    That was a very interesting video and what a cool little safe you found Dr G, I must say you have the best video on UA-cam in my humble opinion can't wait till the next video. thank thank-you

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      You're very kind Dave, thanks so much for your comments. :)

  • @Christophersanchez1326
    @Christophersanchez1326 6 років тому +2

    Oh wow. That was neat.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      Christopher Sanchez Thanks for watching Chris

  • @SilverNitrate
    @SilverNitrate 5 років тому +1

    That's really awesome. Totally worth the time it took to make the key

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому

      Yeah it was fun to actually get it to work. I didn’t think I was going to be able to do it. The safe was very tight. Thanks for watching.

  • @fernandochavez4312
    @fernandochavez4312 6 років тому +1

    What a great memory from your grandpa. Cool video!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks Fernando.

  • @awishinandahopin7232
    @awishinandahopin7232 6 років тому +1

    Vintage coin safe.....Fun.....thanks for sharing!!😊

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @paulmenifee
    @paulmenifee 3 роки тому

    I am already an avid coin collector, however after seeing this video I starting collecting these promotional banks !!!.great video as usual.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  3 роки тому

      I like all the coin related stuff as well. Have fun Paul.

  • @dougdillard9006
    @dougdillard9006 6 років тому +2

    Dr G your the best..Me and my dad love watching you.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks buddy. You guys should make a short video showing some of your stuff. If you need any help, let me know. Thanks for watching.

    • @dougdillard9006
      @dougdillard9006 6 років тому

      we will DR g. have lots of nice coins.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Can't wait. :)

  • @beaconshine3480
    @beaconshine3480 Рік тому +2

    Very cool Thanks for sharing with us

  • @shepirate4651
    @shepirate4651 5 років тому +1

    I watched this video again! It's the video that led me to your channel and I'm so happy it did. Love your content :)

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому

      Hahahah. cool. I kind of messed this one up. Couldn't see, but I didn't want to stop and fix it. LOL

  • @godbluffvdgg
    @godbluffvdgg 6 років тому +10

    Still better than Al Capone's vault...

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +3

      godbluffvdgg
      Hahah. Yeah I found more money than Geraldo did. Lol

    • @godbluffvdgg
      @godbluffvdgg 6 років тому +1

      Plus, you're probably not a mustachioed douchebag like Gerry aldo is...:) ...So you got that goin on...:)

    • @larryl1427
      @larryl1427 3 роки тому

      And the clown that opened it had always been a disappointment too.

  • @oc_villain3833
    @oc_villain3833 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing the moment with us all,. Enjoyed this video..

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks OC, I appreciate the comment. Glad you liked it. :)

  • @themudbugjuggler9912
    @themudbugjuggler9912 6 років тому +1

    Really neat! I have two of these old bank safes from my grandpa and they are full of coins. But alas, I have never been able to open them. Might try your method of fashioning a key. Genius!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      OMG, That's so cool. You need to video that when you get it open. Send me a PM when you're ready, and I'll send you the dimensions of the key I made.

    • @themudbugjuggler9912
      @themudbugjuggler9912 6 років тому

      Wow, that's great. Thank you so much!

    • @jasonsprouse2803
      @jasonsprouse2803 6 років тому

      That was a warded key. All it is, is a blank with the metal removed where there are "blocks" in the lock. I've opened them with a bent paperclip, if that is too weak, try a metal dental pick.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Jason this gem was extremely difficult to open, even with the correctly shaped hardened key. Since it hadn't been opened for probably more than 60 years the locking mechanism was very stiff. I couldn't spray any penetrant on the lock for fear of damaging any coins inside. I used to pick master pad locks as a kid with paperclips, and I use dental "pics" everyday LOL. Neither of those would have come close to opening this little bugger. Thanks for the comment.

    • @jasonsprouse2803
      @jasonsprouse2803 6 років тому

      Thanks for the correction. Now I can look like an A-hole spelling it "pic". Look it up. And back to the issue at hand, I'm a certified locksmith. In the video I can see a warded key moving a lever, there is no true spring loaded latch like a warded padlock etc.

  • @Ccaponejr
    @Ccaponejr 6 років тому +2

    First time on your channel . Love that bank excellent fine👍🏻👨🏼‍🍳 Chef

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks buddy, I've seen you around. Take care my friend.

  • @justanotherjpeg
    @justanotherjpeg 6 років тому +2

    Really fun video... I was on the edge of my seat throughout! :D. There may not have been anything too expensive inside, but they story behind it was surely enough! 👍. Thanks for sharing dude.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Yeah, It was a real nail biter... LOL Thanks for watching bud :)

  • @DOCSilverStacker
    @DOCSilverStacker 6 років тому +1

    That’s a pretty cool hand bank. An cool finds.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks DOC. I had a little fun.. :)

  • @DaleandShithead
    @DaleandShithead 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed that and the pinned comment explaining what was all about! Cheers

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

  • @tony5535
    @tony5535 6 років тому +1

    The reason you didnt have a key was that the Bank Institution listed on your bank held the key. These and other shaped banks were made to promote saving money by children. They couldnt access them. They would fill it and take it to bank. They would empty and then deposit it into a bank account. I had one in the 40, but different shape. Pretty simple.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks for the info Tony. A great idea. Too bad times change. The ATM is pretty much all we get from the bank nowadays. Thanks for the comment.

  • @dmitryxdsib4539
    @dmitryxdsib4539 6 років тому +1

    That coin safe is very cool thing! You have to save the safe😀

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Don't worry, the safe has been saved, to serve the savy saver for years to come. :)

  • @nickmiller3796
    @nickmiller3796 6 років тому +2

    What a cool piece.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Nick Miller
      Thanks nick. I can't believe I actually got it open without destroying it. Lol

  • @brucedocsmith2837
    @brucedocsmith2837 3 роки тому

    Very cool! Nice craftsmanship. Nice of you to open on camera. Thanks for the fun. Gonna be back later on & check out more. Joyful Holidaze.....

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  3 роки тому

      Awesome Bruce, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @kelkel3201
    @kelkel3201 6 років тому +1

    dr.g outstanding and very original thx for sharing !!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      Thanks a lot buddy.

  • @Beachbumartist
    @Beachbumartist 6 років тому +1

    Dam cool coin bank man. Great to see what's inside.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks man, At least I had more that Al Capone's Vault. LOL

    • @Beachbumartist
      @Beachbumartist 6 років тому

      Lol yeah I remember when it was opened on tv when I was a kid.

  • @compuwise
    @compuwise 6 років тому +1

    Nice key! I like the wealthometer!

  • @MikeeVee
    @MikeeVee 6 років тому +3

    I got several keys from my grandfather, I'm almost certain I have at least one of those actual keys.

  • @JamesGowan
    @JamesGowan 6 років тому

    You seem very jovial... I appreciate you bringing us along on your treasure hunt!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks, James. I like to have a good time. Why not? :)

  • @conniemiller8833
    @conniemiller8833 2 роки тому +1

    OMG TY I bought one on June 23rd 2022 at goodwill. Only difference was a mark engraved on it with 2 pat numbers. I can see the word " chase USA. your the only one that has one. Mine all silver I didn't have a key it drove me nuts. I shook and shook. Disappointed only to see a 2019 penny. So, how much are these worth no information I could find

  • @Julia-Julia9093
    @Julia-Julia9093 5 років тому

    Jeez I have one that's full of coins but didn't know what the key looked like, thanks for the share I might be able to find the key in my old key collection!! Yay

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому

      Hey, Julia, Glad you like it. I want to see what's inside your safe. LOL... The key to that safe was kept by the bank. The depositor would bring the safe into the bank and the teller would open it for them, and deposit the money. It was a way for people to save money without the temptation of "robbing the piggy bank", :) I have the dimensions of the key if you want them, You can send an email and I will give you the measurements of the key I used. Dr_kennyg@hotmail.com Thanks for the comment Julia.

    • @Julia-Julia9093
      @Julia-Julia9093 5 років тому

      @@Dr.G I love watching stuff on you tube but I've never uploaded a video and probably wouldn't know how lol but I've been looking for the key if I find it I'll let you know what was in mine 😉

  • @CoinsAndCapsaicin
    @CoinsAndCapsaicin 6 років тому +1

    That thing is amazing. I want one. I'd use it.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Ha, yeah pretty cool. It would have been cooler if it had been loaded with half dollars. LOL Thanks for watching.

  • @MegaSilverStacker
    @MegaSilverStacker 4 роки тому

    Very cool! I remember my grandparents having something similar to your coin bank. Craftmenship was wayyyy better in the older times!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  4 роки тому

      People took pride in their work. Now they just take pride in cashing their paycheck. 😀

  • @TomokosEnterprize
    @TomokosEnterprize 3 роки тому

    Hey Doc !
    This is just great my friend. Sure do miss ya eh.

  • @jimbonito3766
    @jimbonito3766 6 років тому +1

    Yes that was cool interesting coin bank

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks. Looks like you find some cool stuff yourself. :)

  • @dennismendoza5844
    @dennismendoza5844 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. Awesome.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Dennis Mendoza your welcome Dennis. Thanks for commenting

  • @MetalBum
    @MetalBum 5 років тому

    Such a cool piece thanks for sharing this

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому

      You're welcome my friend. :)

  • @WorldScienceTV
    @WorldScienceTV 6 років тому

    THIS IS AWESOME I FOUND ONE OF THESE METAL DETECTING AT A FOOT

  • @billygagne2139
    @billygagne2139 6 років тому +1

    Well that's an awesome Safe from the old days Way before me And my mom.. Think my grandparents were kids when that was made lol Or least in their twenties And some cool coins are there From that time period.... If you wanna get rid of safe let me know I like it Lol thing is cool …. You and your family have a wonderful Merry Christmas.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      Hey Billy, thanks for watching and you have a great Christmas. Be well buddy.

    • @billygagne2139
      @billygagne2139 5 років тому

      It is today April 1st And I'm watching re runs man, You gotta make some new Videos DR. G, lol you're too busy Splitting all the gold up up in the Klondike's Or hanging out on the beach in California Whatever you're doing I hope you're in good health.....

  • @stevebano5874
    @stevebano5874 6 років тому +1

    Nice find.. Always nice to look through your families treasures.. THE BANK may be worth more than the Contents...? Look it up my friend..

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Haha, you're probably right. I wish there was more in it. :) I'll never sell it though. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @ManDad_1964
    @ManDad_1964 6 місяців тому +1

    Very cool!

  • @gamingwithtim2006
    @gamingwithtim2006 6 років тому +2

    This doesn't deserve any dislikes why would you dislike this?

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks Music lover. Yeah, some people are hard to please. :) Thanks for watching.

  • @DFox-ud3gx
    @DFox-ud3gx 6 років тому +1

    Very neat I enjoyed this .

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks David. I had fun opening it. I was very close to breaking in to it :). After an hour trying to get the key to turn. The mechanism was very tight. Too many years without opening. Thanks for the comment.

  • @colonicstacker1683
    @colonicstacker1683 6 років тому +1

    That safe is cool as hell

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Colonic Stacker thanks buddy. I wish it had more cool coins inside lol

  • @henrys3629
    @henrys3629 6 років тому +6

    Sometimes people add a few low grade old coins to these to help sell them.

    • @HarmonixHealing
      @HarmonixHealing 6 років тому

      HA HA HA great comment.... this video wins, The Most Anti-climactic Video Content EVER!" Award!!!!

    • @dguy0386
      @dguy0386 3 роки тому

      true but these are in really good shape and genuinely look like they've been in there for a long time

  • @rea8755
    @rea8755 3 роки тому +2

    So how does it come open? You had it pre-openned...and I would enjoy seeing it open with the cool key you made.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  3 роки тому

      You turn the key and pull it apart. I started the video just as the key was able to turn.

  • @SouthsideStacker
    @SouthsideStacker 5 років тому

    Pretty cool wealthometer! I was hoping for older coins tbh but still interesting

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому +1

      I was hoping for a gold quarter eagle. What are you talking about? Lol

  • @TheShowgunofHarlem
    @TheShowgunofHarlem 6 років тому

    I love how happy you are...

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      I enjoy my life my friend. It looks like you do too. We belong to a small club. :)

  • @chazblue4454
    @chazblue4454 6 років тому

    Dang it ! I was hoping the dime would be a Mercury. love the video TY

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Hahahah, yeah, me too. I feel fortunate there was at least a couple of things in there and it wasn't empty. :) Lots of fun anyway... Thanks Chaz

  • @WildDigger
    @WildDigger 6 років тому +1

    That was cool

  • @Customscerus
    @Customscerus 5 років тому

    Very cool, love those old piggy banks

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому

      Haha, thanks. I couldn't see a darn thing, but I didn't want to turn the video off to see better. LOL

  • @breckinkirby9882
    @breckinkirby9882 6 років тому

    Awesome find. Silver and Wheaties nice video.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks, it was fun. I had hoped for some old gold coins though. LOL

  • @Mike.L.
    @Mike.L. 6 років тому +2

    Nice score on the silver dime! :)

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      Thanks Mike, I wish there was more of them. :)

    • @Mike.L.
      @Mike.L. 6 років тому

      You sure can't have too many silver dimes! ;)

  • @krazyskibunney
    @krazyskibunney 6 років тому

    That's incredible I've never seen anything like that!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      Glad you liked it. :)

  • @rachetCD
    @rachetCD 6 років тому +5

    Silver dime
    Nice

  • @bingobrianproductions4318
    @bingobrianproductions4318 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve already seen this video couple times but I just wanted to leave a comment
    hurry up and get back on UA-cam. I’m Tired of leaving repetitive comments miss ya Dr. G

  • @troystutsman1400
    @troystutsman1400 6 років тому +1

    I think you better use a glass before you read those dates...lol
    Very nice find.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Hahahaha. You're right. I have it set up so the camera gets the best view, not me. :( I should have just kept my mouth shut. LOL Thanks for the comment.

  • @dickiemorin4783
    @dickiemorin4783 6 років тому

    Very cool safe super cool

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Hi Dickie, sorry for the late response. Thanks for watching buddy.

  • @1STLAR2147
    @1STLAR2147 6 років тому +1

    Put the coins back in the box, and put it on your mantle. They've been together for 70+ years. They sort of belong together! Just my two cents!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Hahahah, Makes sense. :)

  • @gregghatfield9946
    @gregghatfield9946 6 років тому +1

    Pretty cool thanks for sharing

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching Gregg. :)

  • @harryscoinsvillage786
    @harryscoinsvillage786 6 років тому +2

    WHAT A TREASURY BEAUTYS. 😊

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching Harry.

  • @PierreDHautporte
    @PierreDHautporte 6 років тому

    I'm amazed thst you could make a key. I bought a similar box from the Scottish Trustee Savings Bank at auction and I'd love to get it open. I've been to various banks including the current Trustee Savings Bank but their keys don't fit my box. Please do a video explaining how you worked out the key pattern and how you made the key.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      That would be tough to do Pierre. It was just trial and error. You're probably going to have to take it to a locksmith. Sorry. :( Good luck with the treasure though. :)

  • @mikegpo1
    @mikegpo1 6 років тому +1

    I think the little safe has a lot more historical value than the coins Doc !!!!!! LOL

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому +1

      mikegpo yeah, I should have planted some gold coins inside just for added drama. :)

  • @davidhookway514
    @davidhookway514 2 роки тому

    In the 1950s in England my Grandmother had the same for a UK Bank.I got a few Coins out with a knife.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  2 роки тому

      Cool 👍

  • @cajuncoinhunter
    @cajuncoinhunter 5 років тому

    Wow Never seen a piggy bank like that one , way to cool.............. Most of those penny's were in great shape ... That first one looked really weird where the mint mark was at ......but is was an illusion cause of the shadows..........
    Stay safe Mon Ami

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому +1

      I'll have another look at the mint marks on those coins. But you're right, the coins were in pretty good shape. Thanks for the comment bud.

    • @cajuncoinhunter
      @cajuncoinhunter 5 років тому

      Yes sir any day I love the channel and am waiting on some new videos Hint Hint lol...
      If you ever not busy on Thursday nites come on over to our Q&A panel or just watch and chat ...Ken Peavey is the one that started the Q&A a good while back. Great fun on that with a lot of good folks .. The 4th is a no go it's a holiday ... There are 5 to 7 people on the panel answering questions on coins and looking at pics sent in on a email for errors and variety's, We give them our opinion on them. Great pics are a must as always...
      Anyway.... Blues Coins and I with a few others also go live 3 or 4 late nights a week. We are in CST at 10 PM or so .. We are the pups lol we stay up late ........ Please add Blues Coins so you can get a notice from us and we would love to have you in chat or on the panel

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому +1

      I'll check it out buddy. Thanks for the info. Have a great 4th. 👍

    • @cajuncoinhunter
      @cajuncoinhunter 5 років тому

      In fact me and Blues Coins are live right now on Coin Collector Ohio channel live stream Come over and say hi. In chat or on pane l......

  • @YourFriendNate
    @YourFriendNate 6 років тому +2

    1948 dime! a little silver in that!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Yeah, pretty cool Nathan. Thanks for watching.

  •  4 роки тому

    This has to be the neatest thing I've seen!!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  4 роки тому

      Thanks bud. 😀

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 Рік тому +2

    Great stuff! Have you got any more recent up to date videos? ❤️💛💚👍

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  Рік тому +2

      Not yet, but have plans for many more. Thanks for the comment

    • @rastaralph7154
      @rastaralph7154 Рік тому +2

      @@Dr.G great 👍 what's your biggest nugget found where you mine?

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  Рік тому +2

      @@rastaralph7154 no nuggets to speak of. Mostly the small stuff in the pie tin.

  • @EngTecher
    @EngTecher 4 роки тому

    I wish i had kept my old safe type bank i got from Crocker bank in the 1960s. Those were made well and were not easy to open when you tried cracking it open.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Hector. How are you bud. I like all those old promotional safes. Pretty cool. 👍

    • @EngTecher
      @EngTecher 4 роки тому

      @@Dr.G Hello, I am doing well. I wish the banks were that interested in their clientele and interested in children. I do not see that anymore in or any financial institution. Closest is Chase that turned their lobby into a coffee house. Who knows?

  • @bobc5137
    @bobc5137 5 років тому

    Love the bank man great job opening it up w out ruining the bank !!!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому

      Thanks Bob, I was super close to getting a little violent with it. LOL

  • @deettekearns9092
    @deettekearns9092 6 років тому

    Hold onto all those coins! They are worth $$$. Congrats!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      I will do that Deette. Thanks for watching.

    • @deettekearns9092
      @deettekearns9092 6 років тому

      It’s a beautifully designed piece.

  • @matthewblalock4916
    @matthewblalock4916 6 років тому +1

    Last time someone used it was during WW2 that's freaking awesome!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Yeah, I wish there was some WWI coins in there though, :) LOL. But I was glad to find what I did. The newest coins was a 1952 which was still over 65 years ago. Pretty crazy. Thanks for watching.

    • @dereknapier1907
      @dereknapier1907 6 років тому

      There was a 1952 coin, that is 7 years after the war ended.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      You're right Derek, the Koreans don't look anything like the Germans, must have gotten my wars mixed up.

  • @JusZard
    @JusZard 2 роки тому +1

    My grandma gave me hers it was so awesome I put old coins in it I was a young collector, and lost the skeleton key and it has a flap type opening with a handle made out of brass . I’ll never forget it :(?broke it open when I was like 7 so sad and lost the parts. The house was sold and I assume it’s still underground :( mine was different though it has one large opening on the outside !

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  2 роки тому +2

      Great story Justin. 👍

    • @JusZard
      @JusZard 2 роки тому

      @@Dr.G thanks man !

    • @conniemiller8833
      @conniemiller8833 2 роки тому

      Did yours have any markings on bottom? I can't find 1 thing why it's engraved "chase usa" on the bottom. No key

  • @woodhobb
    @woodhobb 4 роки тому

    This was so much fun!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  4 роки тому

      Thanks my friend. 😀

  • @robbierobertson1523
    @robbierobertson1523 5 років тому

    Great video now i can try and open the one i have

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  5 років тому +1

      robbie robertson
      Awesome. Show me the money. Lol

  • @silverwheelspatriot1764
    @silverwheelspatriot1764 6 років тому

    Cool, valuable coins

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks Karen. :)

  • @timothyloyd3802
    @timothyloyd3802 4 роки тому

    At least u still got your grandpa's bank. Lucky you that is cool man.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  4 роки тому

      Thanks Tim. :)

  • @silvergoldking
    @silvergoldking 6 років тому +1

    That was cool thanks

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching :)

  • @AldoReacts1
    @AldoReacts1 6 років тому

    Great video!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks Aldo. :)

  • @DevGuitar100
    @DevGuitar100 4 роки тому

    Almost at 10 k man! Nice job!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  4 роки тому

      Yeah, pretty crazy. Lot's of real nice people here. Thanks a lot, I appreciate it Devin :)

    • @DevGuitar100
      @DevGuitar100 4 роки тому

      No prob

  • @jedwarb5959
    @jedwarb5959 3 роки тому +1

    By any chance can you show how to make a key? I have one of those and I have tried to get it open but nothing works.

  • @beau8375
    @beau8375 6 років тому

    thanks for sharing that the bank was worth more then you think check its sale price and registrations on ebay and see if it has a very good value for being patented during the time of our century,it'll pay off just to notice you may just be able to keep it polished up for savings other good finds and coins to share with grandkids ,or sons and daughters and things you may have too.Dennis ,I say its worth keeping in the family.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      I'll definitely keep it Wayne. It's a pretty cool little piece of history. Thanks for the comment.

  • @alynicholls3230
    @alynicholls3230 6 років тому

    we had similar things here in the uk in the old days, if they are like ours you did not have a key the bank opened it in front of you, you filled it and they emptied it what you wanted went into your savings.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      You're absolutely right Aly. This bank worked the same way. That's why there was no key. Thanks for watching.

  • @tootall5559
    @tootall5559 6 років тому +1

    1944 penny may be a steel cent, and worth a bit. So you'll understand why no key, no it wasn't lost or the like the bank kept the keys to these, you had to take it to the bank to open it, hopefully to deposit the money.

    • @tootall5559
      @tootall5559 6 років тому

      Oh there are many varieties of these. Some are in animal shapes, but they don't count it up.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Yeah, I have since found out how the key system worked. Very interesting. I'll check the 44 penny. Thanks so much for the comment.

  • @MarkFaust
    @MarkFaust 6 років тому +1

    Very cool indeed; The bank has to be worth a few bucks.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Thanks Mark. Yeah, pretty neat little item, especially to coin collectors. I'm glad to have it. Thanks for the comment.

  • @andrewhart6200
    @andrewhart6200 4 роки тому

    I used to have that same one from my great grandfather!

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  4 роки тому

      👍

  • @cheapskatecoins5709
    @cheapskatecoins5709 6 років тому +2

    That dime is 90% silver just in case you were not aware.

    • @Dr.G
      @Dr.G  6 років тому

      Yeah, it looks like it was brand new when it was put in the wealthometer. Thanks for watching.