Updated Ken Bressett stolen coin list
telephoto1
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I know most of these are world coins but this list just hit our inbox and thought it apropos to share it to help spread the word.
Below is an updated list of stolen items taken during the residential burglary of Professional Numismatist Ken Bressett in Colorado Springs, CO. The offense occurred on 11/2/2019.
Several pieces of spade, knife, Key and other early types.
Approximately 20 sycee, various sizes and shapes.
1923 P'u Yi marriage dollar. Uncirculated.
1928 Kweichow Province automobile dollar EF.
1934 Communist dollar. AU.
1943 Yunnan-Burma Tael.
25 or more Blue Whitman coin boxes, each containing about 60 Chinese cash coins all in individual envelopes and identified with Schjöth numbers. Values range from about $3 to $500 + each.
30 pieces of multiple copper square-hole cash.
Several Whitman boxes of coins from Japan, India, Korea, Annam and other place.
Type set of Fractional Currency. Mostly CU condition.
U. S. Type set of various coins 1c to 50c. Many EF-AU. 1820 1c Unc, 1854 ½ c Unc., 1794 cent, etc. Some fractional gold; hobo 5c by Ron Landis; Admiral Vernon medals; Love tokens.
1976 Uncirculated Canadian Olympic coins, missing the $5.00 Javelin coin that was left behind.
Gold Bulova watch c.1945 vintage.
Gold chain with ancient Byzantine bronze cross.
Three large gold man's rings set with ancient carnelian seal-stones.
Various items of ladies' jewelry, earrings, bracelets, etc.
Anyone with information contact:
Doug Davis
817-723-7231
Doug@numismaticcrimes.org
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
Comments
Thanks @telephoto1.
I'd like to see him recover as much as he can. Ken's a great guy and an asset to the hobby.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
Pictures available on the original thread here:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1027837/former-redbook-editor-victim-of-burglary-edited-partial-list-of-items-taken#latest
I hope Ken recovers his possessions....I hate to see these threads about burglaries/robberies.... such a shame. Yes, I know the crooks are out there...that is why I have layered security at my home and provide my own security when away.....And I recommend all collectors do the same. Cheers, RickO