Leatherman, Asher H. (1888-1964)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1964 Nov 5 p. 3

Birth date: 1888

text of obituary:

Aged Coin Collector Dies During Robbery

Doylestown, Pa. — Funeral services for Asher H. Leatherman, 76, widely known coin collector who apparently died of a stroke during a robbery at his home, were held Oct. 27 at the Doylestown Mennonite Church.

The body of the aged widower was found Monday morning, Oct. 26, in an office at his Doylestown home, where he resided alone. A large safe nearby had been opened and emptied of coins valued at $8,000 to $10,000.

Investigating officers said the robbery occurred the evening before, and that Mr. Leatherman's fatal stroke was caused by fright during the ordeal. They termed his death as murder.

Mr. Leatherman was a member of the American Numismatic Assn. and had traveled widely as a national and international authority on coins. Most of his personal collection, thought to be worth more than $50,000, was in vaults at the Doylestown Trust Co.