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Numismatic Crime – Early U.S. Coins, $1,000 Bill Stolen at Coin Shows

Recent Alerts from Doug DavisFounder and President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ……
 

Morgan Dollar Missing/Stolen After FUN Show

A Capped Die 1879-CC Morgan Dollar (PCGS MS63 #36848624) has been reported missing/stolen from a dealer after the January 2025 FUN Show in Orlando, Florida.

1879-CC Morgan Dollar. Image courtesy Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), Doug Davis

Continental Dollar Stolen/Missing Via UPS

A package being shipped from Idaho to Pennsylvania containing a 1776 Continental Dollar (PCGS AU58 #25502365) has been reported stolen/missing. The package contained the following coin.

1776 Continental Dollar. Image courtesy Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), Doug Davis

Certified $1,000 Bill Stolen at FUN Show

A 1934 $1,000 Federal Reserve Note (CGA 62, S/N B0040920A) was taken from the table of Harry Miller at the recent FUN Show in Orlando.

Mint Errors Stolen/Missing Via USPS

A package containing the two NGC-slabbed mint errors below–sent USPS Priority Mail Express two-day from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Torrance, California–was tampered with and the coins were stolen. USPS marked the package with a sticker that stated there was damage.

Mint Errors Stolen or Missing Via USPS. Image courtesy Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), Doug Davis

Fugio Cent Stolen/Missing, Possibly November Baltimore Show

A dealer has reported the 1797 Fugio Cent (PCGS MS65 #47307496) pictured below as stolen or missing sometime around the November Baltimore show.

1787 Fugio Cent. Image courtesy Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), Doug Davis

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

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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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