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Numismatic Crime – Coin Theft at New York International Convention

Numismatic Crime - Coin Theft at New York International Convention

By Doug DavisPresident, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ……
The New York City Police Department is investigating a coin theft that occurred at the New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) on January 13, 2023. The affected dealer, World Numismatics, has provided a partial listing of stolen coins below.

Slabbed Coins

  • Venezuela 1874 Venezolano Essai, NGC63, XR $75,000
  • Mexico 1878 DoE 20P, NGC55, XR $22,000
  • Colombia 1789 P 8Es, NGC58 $6,000
  • Mexico gold 1 pesos, 6 pieces, NGC & PCGS $3,700
  • Ecuador 1858 5F, NGC62 $1,700
  • Mexico (1714) 2 Es, NGC66 $9,500
  • Netherlands 1671 Lion $, PCGS62 $1,800
  • Italy Avignon (1362-70) gold florin NGC62 $5,500
  • Italy (1519-56) 1SD’Or, NGC61,#2126492-035 $2,750
  • Italy (1629-58) 4SD’OR, Ngc62,#5787656-013 $8,800
  • Spain (1621-65) cob 8Es, NGC64, #2117465-026 $20,350
  • Peru 1967 G50S, NGC67 $2,750
  • Thracian, Coson AV stater, NGC MS, #3762411-007 $2,200
  • Peru 1863 G20S slabbed AU, 3 pieces $5,600
  • Brazil 1726 20,000R NGC62 $12,500
  • Spain 1701 Seville 8Es NGC65 $18,000

Raw Coins

  • Mexico 1812 Oaxaca 1/2R struck, VF w/ hole, unique $15,000
  • Mexico 1878 GoS 20P, ms58-61, XR $10,000
  • Mexico 1817 D-MZ 8R aXF $2,000
  • Mexico 1732 1Es, 2 pieces, XF $26,000
  • Spain (1621-65) cob 4Es, 2 pieces, XF $9,600
  • Mexico 1789 gold Ch.IV Proclamation medal, XF $3,850
  • Chile 1816SoFJ 8Es $4,500
  • Ecuador 1858 5F Unc $1,600
  • Colombia 1867 G10P, AU-Unc $2,000
  • Colombia 1864 G20P, AU $2,500
  • Colombia (ND) cob 2Es, XF $2,100
  • Colombia 1812 NR 8Es XF $1,750
  • Mexico 1787 8Es XF $1,750
  • Misc. additional coins $100-$2,000 each

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Please contact the Numismatic Crime Information Center’s Doug Davis if you have questions or information about the theft of the coins above. You can reach him at (817) 723-7231, or email him at [email protected].

Numismatic Crime Information Center
Numismatic Crime Information Centerhttp://www.numismaticcrimes.org/
The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to serve as a national and international resource for collectors, dealers, and law enforcement in the education, prevention, and investigation of crimes involving coins, paper money, tokens, medals, and related numismatic items. NCIC disseminates current crime-related issues to the numismatic industry and provides local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies with the fundamental investigative techniques, knowledge, and understanding to respond effectively to the complex challenges encountered during a crime. Please contact the Numismatic Crime Information Center's Doug Davis if you have questions or information concerning open cases. You can reach him at (817) 723-7231, or email him at [email protected].

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