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Numismatic Crime Information Center - The following coin has been reported missing from Rick Snow during the recent Baltimore Show. The coin has been valued at $127,000. Baltimore Police case number #01-150708173.  Anyone with information contact: Doug Davis 817-723-7231 Doug @ numismaticcrimes. org
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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Was it stolen from a show? I really hope it is found and whoever stole it faces justice
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's going to be a hard coin to move. I believe there are less than 20 of these pieces known to exist.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would hope he had insurance on the coin. I know from personal experience it is extreemly hard to recover from theft. About 10 years ago I had a large double corner spot with some 10 large glass display cases selling both coins & jewelry. One Sunday when we closed the curtains and packed up, I didn't realize that one plastic bin holding some 100+ Proof Sets had been stolen until the next Saturday when we started setting up again. Since I was a small-time dealer I carried no Insurance, and when it came to selling in public again, I didn't trust anyone and decided to call it quits. At the same time I still had a ebay Coin Store that lasted until April 2006 when all my online accounts related to ebay had been hacked into... Sorry for your loss Rick. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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OMG, Mike, please tell us the events. Maybe some members can help.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Conder is correct - almost impossible to sell this outright. Bad break for Rick.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It wouldn't surprise me if this coin has already been cracked out of its holder, and with more then one piece known/confirmed, it may be difficult in a Court of Law to prove ownership, where as Currency is unique with it's series, serial numbers & plate numbers,with no two notes identical (unless in error)...
I know how coin collectors want everything original, reguardless of eye appeal, and frown upon any type of cleaning & restoration...
Should I ever be lucky enough to own a 5,6,or7 figure valued coin, I would be open to have a #1 or #2 certification company place a special laser I.D.number on the coin's edge, along with a Title (like vehicles & boats) to prove ownership, even when removed from holder...
(This is my opinion only, and if ever accepted in Numismatics it would be proof of ownership)..
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New Member
Puerto Rico
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Just like they do on diamonds
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Pillar of the Community
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If whom ever stole it did crack it out of the case & added a scuff & a scratch, it would hardly be as traceable...
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Moderator
United States
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Anyone know the circumstances of how this was stolen? I'd imagine this would have been under a locked case minimum.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, that would be interesting to know for sure. Good question.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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aardspeed - must disagree. The smallest details of this coin are well-documented, much like a human fingerprint. It cannot be altered and retain it's status without easy detection.
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Posted 07/19/2015 11:40 pm
