Does anyone know the story behind who created the official document "monetizing" the Fento

SanctionII

I recall that a fancy looking document was created and signed by government mucky mucks to memorialize and document the formal "monetization" of [and the subsequent transfer of ownership of] the Fenton 1933 double eagle to the person who bought it at the July 30, 2002 auction.

Does anyone know the stroy behind the creation of this document? Who came up with the wording on it? Who came up with the design of it? Who created the original document [the BEP?]. Were there any copies made or duplicate originals made. Who signed the original? Etc.

dbldie55

I suspect this is in the book "Illegal Tender" You should get a copy.

PerryHall

The US Treasury created the nonsensical concept of "monetization" so they could have an excuse to confiscate any 1933 double eagles.

Coinosaurus

Excellent question. It would be a great interview, if you could find the person. I don't believe they've ever been named, it is someone hiding behind a lot of bureaucracy.

RWB

BEP created the document in consultation with the Mint Director. BEP files are in good order - just write them and ask who engraved the document.

denga

SanctionII March 30, 2009

I recall that a fancy looking document was created and signed by government mucky mucks to memorialize and document the formal "monetization" of [and the subsequent transfer of ownership of] the Fenton 1933 double eagle to the person who bought it at the July 30, 2002 auction.

Does anyone know the stroy behind the creation of this document? Who came up with the wording on it? Who came up with the design of it? Who created the original document [the BEP?]. Were there any copies made or duplicate originals made. Who signed the original? Etc.

I have not seen the document but, if memory serves correctly, the 1933 double eagle was (or is) on public
display somewhere in New York City. One would think that the document would accompany the coin. Perhaps
one of the posters to this forum has seen the display.

Denga