NE Robbery Reward Fund now over $60K

My colleague, Lano Balulescu, was robbed in Mass. Saturday afternoon, returning from a local show. The break-in was very similar to my robbery last year. Following is an inventory list:
4-Apr Lano Balulescu
PO Box 1213
Stolen Concord, MA 01742
Inventory email: lanob@verizon.net
(CELL) phone: 978-371-1634 978-821-0538
Series Date Service Grade Description/Variety Cert serial no.
Colonial 1787 PCGS VF30 Conn, Draped Bust Left
Colonial 1787 NGC VF30 Mass 1c
1/2c 1794 NGC XF45 C-1a 1711626006
1/2c 1797 NGC VF35 C-2, plain edge 1932710002
1/2c 1806 PCGS MS62BN some spots TBD
Large 1c 1793 PCGS F12 wreath, lettered edge TBD
Large 1c 1794 NGC VF35 head of '94, weak date, some porosity
Large 1c 1794 PCGS XF40 head of '94, tan smooth planchet
Large 1c 1821 NGC AU53
Large 1c 1839 NGC MS61BN booby head
Large 1c 1853 PCGS MS63RD 1st gen holder 2125269
Large 1c 1857 NGC AU58 large date 3010332008
Indian 1c 1873 NGC MS63RB closed 3 217499
Indian 1c 1878 NGC MS65RB
Indian 1c 1909-S PCGS VF35
Lincoln 1c 1922 PCGS XF45 no D, strong reverse, CAC 135897
Lincoln 1c 1955 NGC MS62BN DDO 323482902
FH 5c 1795 NGC AU50 180059401
FH 5c 1795 NGC AU55
FH 5c 1795 PCGS MS62 obverse adjustment marks
LS 5c 1842-O PCGS VF30 old green label
DB 5c 1797 NGC VF30 15 stars
Shield 5c 1877 NGC PF63 obverse small carbon flecks
Buffalo 5c 1937-D PCGS XF45 3 leg
DB 10c 1796 NGC XF40
DB 10c 1796 ANACS XF45
DB 10c 1804 NGC XF40 JR-2, 14 stars, R6, Heritage 2008 Sept LB 1663932002
DB 10c 1805 NGC AU53 JR-1, 5 berries, R4 1904607005
DB 10c 1807 NGC AU55
SL 10c 1885-S NGC AU58 brilliant TBD
DB 25c 1806 PCGS AU50
CB 25c 1821 ICG VF30 1067270701
CB 25c 1832 PCGS AU55
LS 25c 1875 PCGS PR64 old green label
Lib Std 25c 1925 ANACS MS65FH some carbon spots
Wash 25c 1932-S PCGS MS64
FH 50c 1795 ANACS F15 O-128, small head, R5+ 4211564
FH 50c 1795 PCGS VF30 obverse adjustment marks
FH 50c 1795 PCGS VF35
FH 50c 1795 NGC XF45 TBD
FH 50c 1795 NGC XF45 O-104, Reiver Collection (on cert) Reiver
FH 50c 1795 PCGS AU55 O-115, heavy obv adjustment marks, brilliant 50185514
DB 50c 1801 NGC XF40 O-102
DB 50c 1806 PCGS AU50 brillliant with lite edge toning
DB 50c 1806 PCGS AU55 Pt. 6, no stems, toned 50069654
DB 50c 1807 PCGS VF25 toned TBD
CB 50c 1809 ICG VF30 O-113 R5+ 2174440101
CB 50c 1825 ICG VF35 O-109 R5 1288760501
CB 50c 1827 ICG VF35 O-123 R5 1288760601
CB 50c 1836 PCGS XF40 reeded edge
SL 50c 1853 NGC AU50 arrows & rays
SL 50c 1860-O PCGS MS64
SL 50c 1883 NGC PF65 toned 1670486001
FH $1 1795 PCGS VF30 B-1, 2L 11972285
FH $1 1795 SEGS VF30 B-1, 2L
FH $1 1795 PCGS XF40 B-5, 3L
DB $1 1796 PCGS VF30 large date, small letters
DB $1 1798 NGC VF35 B-2, 15 stars, sm eagle TBD
DB $1 1799 PCGS AU53
DB $1 1799 NGC AU53 B-5 1917608005
DB $1 1802/1 NGC XF45 B-9 (wide date), R6 TBD
Gobrecht 1839 PCGS PR61 J-104 restrike 11245114
LS $1 1840 NGC AU53
LS $1 1841 PCGS XF45
LS $1 1843 PCGS AU53
LS $1 1843 NGC AU53
LS $1 1843 NGC AU55
LS $1 1843 PCGS AU58
LS $1 1844 PCGS MS62
LS $1 1846 PCGS XF45
LS $1 1847 PCGS XF45 green label
LS $1 1850 NGC AU55
LS $1 1859-S PCGS AU50
LS $1 1860-O NGC AU58
LS $1 1860-O PCGS MS60 13558198
LS $1 1860-O PCGS MS62
LS $1 1863 PCGS MS64 brillliant and frosty
LS $1 1870-CC PCGS XF45
LS $1 1871 PCGS PR63
LS $1 1871 PCGS PR64 CAMEO, CAC
LS $1 1871 ICG AU55 TBD
TR $1 1877-S PCGS MS61
TR $1 1875-S PCGS MS64 TBD
Morgan $1 1893-CC PCGS VF35
Morgan $1 1897-O PCGS MS62 TBD
Gold $2.5 1837 PCGS AU55
Gold $2.5 1842-O NGC XF45
Gold $2.5 1843 PCGS XF45
Gold $2.5 1843-C PCGS VF35 large date
Gold $2.5 1844-D PCGS AU50
Gold $2.5 1850 NGC AU58
Gold $2.5 1851-O NGC AU50
Gold $2.5 1859-S PCGS AU53
Gold $2.5 1866 PCGS AU53
Gold $2.5 1873-S PCGS XF45
Gold $2.5 1875-S NGC AU53
Gold $2.5 1874 NGC AU50
Gold $2.5 1876 NGC AU58
Gold $3 1855 PCGS AU55 14157982
Gold $5 1798 ICG XF45 13 stars, large 8
Gold $5 1800 NGC XF40
Gold $5 1805 PCGS AU53 36742298
Gold $5 1836 NGC VF30
Gold $5 1836 ANACS XF45
Gold $5 1837 PCGS XF45
Gold $5 1838 PCGS AU50
Gold $5 1847-C NGC AU53
Gold $5 1850-C NGC VF35
Gold $5 1874-S NGC XF40
Gold $5 1883-S PCGS MS62
Gold $10 1800 NGC AU58 3128630001
Gold $10 1850 NGC AU53 small date
Gold $10 1870-S PCGS VF30
Gold $10 1872-S PCGS XF45
Gold $10 1878-S NGC AU55
Gold $20 1911 PCGS MS64
Roman silver 176 AD ANACS AU55 M. Aurelius denarius
Gold France 1786-D NGC AU53 2 Louis D'or
Gold Spain 1800 NGC AU55 2 esc
Gold Spain 1798 NGC XF45 2 esc 323322902
Gold Spain 1796 NGC AU50 2 esc 323713410
US Medal 1783 PCGS AU58 Libertas Americana bronze 16898759
US Medal 1783 PCGS genuine Libertas Americana silver 16898760
Currency 1901 $10 bison VF30 red seal bleeds through paper
1899 $5 Indian VF30
1928 $20 PMG F12 star note
$5 early 1802/1 raw VF ex Jewelry
$5 liberty 1839-C raw XF/AU harshly cleaned, obv mintmark
$2.5 classic 1839-C raw XF/AU red coloration around periphery
FH $ 1795 raw AG well worn pocket piece, smooth & dark
If you are willing to participate in this fund, please contact Tom Caldwell at 800.449.2646 or tom@northeastcoin.com.
Among the contributors are:
Ernie Botte
Northeast Numismatics
Frank Greenburg
David Chermesino
Ken Goldman
Jim Carr
Dennis Lewis
Harry Laibstain,
Rocky Mountain Coin
Bob Lecce
Ed Aleo
Lano Balulescu
Westwood Coin
John Lerner
Wayne Herndon
Dave Olmstead
Roger Dilts
Chris Napolitano
Jan Olav AAmlid
John Albanese
Bill Shamhart
Bob Steinberg
Andy Seminerio
JGM Numismatic Investments
Bruce Kutcher
Chris Mccawley
Greg Gullotti
JLS Numismatics
Lee J Bellisario
O'Connor Numismatic Rarities
Heritage
4-Apr Lano Balulescu
PO Box 1213
Stolen Concord, MA 01742
Inventory email: lanob@verizon.net
(CELL) phone: 978-371-1634 978-821-0538
Series Date Service Grade Description/Variety Cert serial no.
Colonial 1787 PCGS VF30 Conn, Draped Bust Left
Colonial 1787 NGC VF30 Mass 1c
1/2c 1794 NGC XF45 C-1a 1711626006
1/2c 1797 NGC VF35 C-2, plain edge 1932710002
1/2c 1806 PCGS MS62BN some spots TBD
Large 1c 1793 PCGS F12 wreath, lettered edge TBD
Large 1c 1794 NGC VF35 head of '94, weak date, some porosity
Large 1c 1794 PCGS XF40 head of '94, tan smooth planchet
Large 1c 1821 NGC AU53
Large 1c 1839 NGC MS61BN booby head
Large 1c 1853 PCGS MS63RD 1st gen holder 2125269
Large 1c 1857 NGC AU58 large date 3010332008
Indian 1c 1873 NGC MS63RB closed 3 217499
Indian 1c 1878 NGC MS65RB
Indian 1c 1909-S PCGS VF35
Lincoln 1c 1922 PCGS XF45 no D, strong reverse, CAC 135897
Lincoln 1c 1955 NGC MS62BN DDO 323482902
FH 5c 1795 NGC AU50 180059401
FH 5c 1795 NGC AU55
FH 5c 1795 PCGS MS62 obverse adjustment marks
LS 5c 1842-O PCGS VF30 old green label
DB 5c 1797 NGC VF30 15 stars
Shield 5c 1877 NGC PF63 obverse small carbon flecks
Buffalo 5c 1937-D PCGS XF45 3 leg
DB 10c 1796 NGC XF40
DB 10c 1796 ANACS XF45
DB 10c 1804 NGC XF40 JR-2, 14 stars, R6, Heritage 2008 Sept LB 1663932002
DB 10c 1805 NGC AU53 JR-1, 5 berries, R4 1904607005
DB 10c 1807 NGC AU55
SL 10c 1885-S NGC AU58 brilliant TBD
DB 25c 1806 PCGS AU50
CB 25c 1821 ICG VF30 1067270701
CB 25c 1832 PCGS AU55
LS 25c 1875 PCGS PR64 old green label
Lib Std 25c 1925 ANACS MS65FH some carbon spots
Wash 25c 1932-S PCGS MS64
FH 50c 1795 ANACS F15 O-128, small head, R5+ 4211564
FH 50c 1795 PCGS VF30 obverse adjustment marks
FH 50c 1795 PCGS VF35
FH 50c 1795 NGC XF45 TBD
FH 50c 1795 NGC XF45 O-104, Reiver Collection (on cert) Reiver
FH 50c 1795 PCGS AU55 O-115, heavy obv adjustment marks, brilliant 50185514
DB 50c 1801 NGC XF40 O-102
DB 50c 1806 PCGS AU50 brillliant with lite edge toning
DB 50c 1806 PCGS AU55 Pt. 6, no stems, toned 50069654
DB 50c 1807 PCGS VF25 toned TBD
CB 50c 1809 ICG VF30 O-113 R5+ 2174440101
CB 50c 1825 ICG VF35 O-109 R5 1288760501
CB 50c 1827 ICG VF35 O-123 R5 1288760601
CB 50c 1836 PCGS XF40 reeded edge
SL 50c 1853 NGC AU50 arrows & rays
SL 50c 1860-O PCGS MS64
SL 50c 1883 NGC PF65 toned 1670486001
FH $1 1795 PCGS VF30 B-1, 2L 11972285
FH $1 1795 SEGS VF30 B-1, 2L
FH $1 1795 PCGS XF40 B-5, 3L
DB $1 1796 PCGS VF30 large date, small letters
DB $1 1798 NGC VF35 B-2, 15 stars, sm eagle TBD
DB $1 1799 PCGS AU53
DB $1 1799 NGC AU53 B-5 1917608005
DB $1 1802/1 NGC XF45 B-9 (wide date), R6 TBD
Gobrecht 1839 PCGS PR61 J-104 restrike 11245114
LS $1 1840 NGC AU53
LS $1 1841 PCGS XF45
LS $1 1843 PCGS AU53
LS $1 1843 NGC AU53
LS $1 1843 NGC AU55
LS $1 1843 PCGS AU58
LS $1 1844 PCGS MS62
LS $1 1846 PCGS XF45
LS $1 1847 PCGS XF45 green label
LS $1 1850 NGC AU55
LS $1 1859-S PCGS AU50
LS $1 1860-O NGC AU58
LS $1 1860-O PCGS MS60 13558198
LS $1 1860-O PCGS MS62
LS $1 1863 PCGS MS64 brillliant and frosty
LS $1 1870-CC PCGS XF45
LS $1 1871 PCGS PR63
LS $1 1871 PCGS PR64 CAMEO, CAC
LS $1 1871 ICG AU55 TBD
TR $1 1877-S PCGS MS61
TR $1 1875-S PCGS MS64 TBD
Morgan $1 1893-CC PCGS VF35
Morgan $1 1897-O PCGS MS62 TBD
Gold $2.5 1837 PCGS AU55
Gold $2.5 1842-O NGC XF45
Gold $2.5 1843 PCGS XF45
Gold $2.5 1843-C PCGS VF35 large date
Gold $2.5 1844-D PCGS AU50
Gold $2.5 1850 NGC AU58
Gold $2.5 1851-O NGC AU50
Gold $2.5 1859-S PCGS AU53
Gold $2.5 1866 PCGS AU53
Gold $2.5 1873-S PCGS XF45
Gold $2.5 1875-S NGC AU53
Gold $2.5 1874 NGC AU50
Gold $2.5 1876 NGC AU58
Gold $3 1855 PCGS AU55 14157982
Gold $5 1798 ICG XF45 13 stars, large 8
Gold $5 1800 NGC XF40
Gold $5 1805 PCGS AU53 36742298
Gold $5 1836 NGC VF30
Gold $5 1836 ANACS XF45
Gold $5 1837 PCGS XF45
Gold $5 1838 PCGS AU50
Gold $5 1847-C NGC AU53
Gold $5 1850-C NGC VF35
Gold $5 1874-S NGC XF40
Gold $5 1883-S PCGS MS62
Gold $10 1800 NGC AU58 3128630001
Gold $10 1850 NGC AU53 small date
Gold $10 1870-S PCGS VF30
Gold $10 1872-S PCGS XF45
Gold $10 1878-S NGC AU55
Gold $20 1911 PCGS MS64
Roman silver 176 AD ANACS AU55 M. Aurelius denarius
Gold France 1786-D NGC AU53 2 Louis D'or
Gold Spain 1800 NGC AU55 2 esc
Gold Spain 1798 NGC XF45 2 esc 323322902
Gold Spain 1796 NGC AU50 2 esc 323713410
US Medal 1783 PCGS AU58 Libertas Americana bronze 16898759
US Medal 1783 PCGS genuine Libertas Americana silver 16898760
Currency 1901 $10 bison VF30 red seal bleeds through paper
1899 $5 Indian VF30
1928 $20 PMG F12 star note
$5 early 1802/1 raw VF ex Jewelry
$5 liberty 1839-C raw XF/AU harshly cleaned, obv mintmark
$2.5 classic 1839-C raw XF/AU red coloration around periphery
FH $ 1795 raw AG well worn pocket piece, smooth & dark
If you are willing to participate in this fund, please contact Tom Caldwell at 800.449.2646 or tom@northeastcoin.com.
Among the contributors are:
Ernie Botte
Northeast Numismatics
Frank Greenburg
David Chermesino
Ken Goldman
Jim Carr
Dennis Lewis
Harry Laibstain,
Rocky Mountain Coin
Bob Lecce
Ed Aleo
Lano Balulescu
Westwood Coin
John Lerner
Wayne Herndon
Dave Olmstead
Roger Dilts
Chris Napolitano
Jan Olav AAmlid
John Albanese
Bill Shamhart
Bob Steinberg
Andy Seminerio
JGM Numismatic Investments
Bruce Kutcher
Chris Mccawley
Greg Gullotti
JLS Numismatics
Lee J Bellisario
O'Connor Numismatic Rarities
Heritage
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SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
We all hate to hear this. Please keep us in the loop. MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
We live in a dangerous world at a very dangerous point in Time!
Seeing this has me feeling very badly for him. Wow!
will hope that justice prevails and that Lano is okay
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
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<< <i>Maybe with the new SecurePlus, this will slow down from happening. >>
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Tbig
That kind of inventory, wouldn't leave my sight. I'll do the #1 in a cup or plastic bottle.
I would have someone along for the ride for sure, 2 is better than one.
Sorry to hear, hope the perps are apprehended, and the coins returned to the owner.
Many successful BST transactions with dozens of board members, references on request.
edited to post at the top
roadrunner
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
Hoard the keys.
This is a prime example of why coins should be insured.
Instincts would point to the fact that someone knew
(probably someone CLOSE to the Owner) staked him out &
planned this out. This does not appear to be a random "hit"!
The bright side IS that the certified coins have a shot at
being recovered because they bear cert #s provided 1) they are
not cracked out & 2) if all these have been duly reported & recorded
with all local "dealers" being made aware so they can keep an eye out.
If you have reported this to the local authories, all dealers & pawn shops -
say, within a 100 mile radius, providing them all with the info posted here,
you have a very good shot at recovering all if not most of them.
Terrible News indeed! Quite devastating - but there IS Hope.
Puro's Coins and Jewelry
Rutland, VT
(802)773-3883
Link to my website www.vtcoins.com
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<< <i>common year type lol >>
LS $1 1840 NGC AU53
LS $1 1841 PCGS XF45
LS $1 1843 PCGS AU53
LS $1 1843 NGC AU53
LS $1 1843 NGC AU55
LS $1 1843 PCGS AU58
LS $1 1846 PCGS XF45
LS $1 1847 PCGS XF45 green label
LS $1 1850 NGC AU55
LS $1 1859-S PCGS AU50
LS $1 1860-O NGC AU58
LS $1 1860-O PCGS MS60
LS $1 1870-CC PCGS XF45
LS $1 1871 ICG AU55
TR $1 1877-S PCGS MS61
TR $1 1875-S PCGS MS64
These are the very e-z years to obtain, and imo, very "type coiny" and would be much challange to hide. Most colletors will start and end at this point.
Sorry to hear of the loss. We will keep our eyes peeled here in IL but anyone who took time to target him and plan this out likely had an avenue for liquidation already lined up.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
As an aside, I look forward to the day that PCGS does the laser scan for all their coins, and that eventually we will be able to ID a stolen coin, even if it's been cracked out.
Best wishes for recovering these coins, and bringing these creeps to justice.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
News Link 2
STEAL THE COIN(S)
WAIT FOR THE REWARD TO GROW
TURN YOURSELF IN AS WELL AS THE COIN
COLLECT THE REWARD
HAVE OWNER DROP THE CHARGES.
EVERYONE IS HAPPY
Camelot