Coin
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1225.1
Dimensions: 0.75 in diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 1.905 cm diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 1.905 cm diameter
Source: Lauren Fazio
Credit Line: Gift of the Fazio Family in memory of Ronald C. Fazio
Description
1951 wheat penny from a coin collection belonging to Ronald Carl Fazio, Sr.
1951 wheat penny from a coin collection belonging to Ronald Carl Fazio, Sr.
Historical Notes
Bronx-born Ronald Fazio lived with his wife, Janet, in Closter, New Jersey. They had three grown children. Excited for his son’s October wedding, Ronald spent summer 2001 inspecting reception halls and flower shops. He and his son both worked at the World Trade Center. On September 11, his son had the day off. Ronald, an Aon Corporation accountant, was on the South Tower’s 99th floor. He was 57 years old.
Bronx-born Ronald Fazio lived with his wife, Janet, in Closter, New Jersey. They had three grown children. Excited for his son’s October wedding, Ronald spent summer 2001 inspecting reception halls and flower shops. He and his son both worked at the World Trade Center. On September 11, his son had the day off. Ronald, an Aon Corporation accountant, was on the South Tower’s 99th floor. He was 57 years old.
