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 The following is a release from the Numismatic Crime Information CenterA dealer attending a coin show in Enid, Ok on February 27, 2015 was a victim of theft that resulted in the loss of coins valued between $70-100,000. The coins housed in a three ring binder were taken from behind his table during the show. Partial Listing25 - Capped Bust Halves 1808-1836 AG-MS60 5 - Seated Dollars1841-1846 AG-F 2 - Trade dollars 1877S AG, 1878S MS62 73 - Morgan dollars 1878-1921 Various grades Peace dollars 1921-1934S various grades 1900 Lafayette Dollar MS61 cleaned 1883 Hawaiian XF cleaned Several Draped Bust Half Dollars 1805-1807, 1872 Seated dollar PRF-60 with a mark in the field, 1889-CC $1 VF-25 cleaned with scratches, Several low grade 1878-CC Dollars, 1891-CC $1 Choice AU cleaned, 1894-P $1 AU-55, Several VF and XF 1893-0 and 1895-O Dollars,1894-0 $1 AU, Several 1893-CC G Dollars, 2 1881-CC Circulated Dollars, Many nice Proof-Like Dollars 1890-CC Circulated Dollars.  Coins in 2x2's and in most cases with detailed description. Anyone with information should contact: Doug Davis 817-723-7231 or Doug @ numismaticcrimes. org
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United States
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I have a feeling that will be hard to recover, especially in flips like that and not slabbed. There is zero motivation to keep them in those flips and can just sell them a few at a time far away.
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Guarantee they are already ripped out of those 2x2's.
If I'm a full time dealer doing shows all the time, I'm having cameras set up recording.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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God knows what these criminals have done to these coins. Probably over dipped them in ketchup or something. :(
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If I'm a full time dealer doing shows all the time, I'm having cameras set up recording. Security cameras are getting cheap enough now that I would hope that all dealers are considering this. Also would be good to set up cameras in/on transport vehicles since it seems like a lot of thefts occur while in transit. |
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United States
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I was at a coin show a few weeks ago and a dealer had just realized that someone had stolen his 1861 Double Eagle. Security was called, and there was really nothing they could do. I was surprised that the building didn't have any security cameras, but agree that any dealer with high end items should set up a couple. They really aren't expensive these days.
In any case, I hope that somehow they find the crook and get the coins back to the dealer.
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Security cameras are getting cheap enough now that I would hope that all dealers are considering this. I agree. Whether or not they are hooked up, they will make the sticky fingers hesitant.  |
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United States
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My son bought a GoPro to mount to his helmut, to record his snowboarding adventures. It cost him @$200. Small investment to protect $75,000 worth of coins. But of course hindsight is 20-20. The lowlife that exists in society never ceases to amaze me. Hope he gets caught, so some judge can listen to his sob story and sentence him to probation and bar him from attending any coin shows for at least 2 years. |
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Every dealer should have some traceable stock. Take my avatar for example. It's a virtually unique piece. Coins in slabs can be cracked out. Most paper money has some identifying serial numbers or other distinguishing info thereupon. It's suspected that one of the reasons early silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewelers and the like counterstamped some coins among their stock is that it would make a thief's booty more traceable. Nowadays, every collector would be wise to have some very identifiable items within his collection.
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Canada
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@jbuck you are correct. Even a dummy camera in a conspicuous place would deter most.
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