REWARD OFFERED FOR RECOVERY OF STOLEN COINS

lkeigwin · January 23, 2017 1:45PM

An earlier thread contains additional information for anyone interested:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/974506/hotel-room-burglary-at-fun-show/p1

The below press release was issued today.
Lance.

For Immediate Release

REWARD OFFERED FOR RECOVERY OF STOLEN COINS

On Friday January 6, 2017, during the FUN Show, the hotel room of a collector was burglarized, resulting in the loss of 19 coins, mostly US Bust Half-Dollars. An itemized list appears below. The total value exceeds $40,000.

Fort Lauderdale police and Doug Davis of the Numismatic Crime Information Center are investigating the crime. Should you have any information regarding the crime or the stolen items, please contact Davis, of the NCIC, at (817) 723-7231 or Doug@numismaticcrimes.org.

The victim is a member of the Bust Half Nut Club, “BHNC.” Through the efforts of BHNC secretary Steve Herrman and PNG dealers Sheridan Downey and David Kahn, a reward fund has been assembled, currently totaling more than $16,000. The reward, administered by BHNC, is offered to any person that provides information leading to recovery of the stolen coins. Questions regarding the reward may be directed to Steve Herrman at herrman102@aol.com.

Collectors and dealers are urged to print a copy of the list of stolen coins and to keep an eye out for the items while examining Internet coin auctions, attending coin shows or visiting coin shops.

coinpro76 · January 23, 2017 2:19PM

I sincerely hope they catch those involved and all the coins are recovered.

1630Boston · January 23, 2017 2:35PM

One can only hope that they are recovered unharmed.

golden · January 23, 2017 3:27PM

We will keep looking for those coins.

PTVETTER · January 23, 2017 3:48PM

I am hoping for the best.
I have questions, but no answers.

LoveMyLiberty · January 23, 2017 3:48PM

Is that Judd # correct for coin # 1 ?

lkeigwin · January 23, 2017 3:54PM

@LoveMyLiberty said:
Is that Judd # correct for coin # 1 ?

It should be Judd-355. Nice catch...I'll pass it along.
Lance.

Zoins · January 23, 2017 4:53PM

Some pics to assist with identification. Those are some nice looking coins. I hope they are found!

LoveMyLiberty · January 23, 2017 5:10PM

LoveMyLiberty · January 23, 2017 5:15PM

Coin # 17 seems to be the wrong PCGS #.
It shows the coin is a modern piece.

howards · January 23, 2017 6:11PM

@1630Boston said:
One can only hope that they are recovered unharmed.

One can only hope you are referring to the coins and not the thieves. :-)

logger7 · January 23, 2017 6:14PM

I would keep the pressure up by all means necessary, and the reward offer was a good idea too.

mustangmanbob · January 23, 2017 6:17PM

Great work. The reward is now probably 5x what the thief could fence them for. If I were the thief, I would just "find" them abandoned somewhere and collect the reward.

ricko · January 24, 2017 8:50AM

Great ...the list and the reward may help.... Certainly hope the coins are recovered. The images show some very nice coins.... Cheers, RickO

lkeigwin · January 24, 2017 9:28AM

A couple more images.
Lance.

Cakes · January 24, 2017 10:23AM

@mustangmanbob said:
Great work. The reward is now probably 5x what the thief could fence them for. If I were the thief, I would just "find" them abandoned somewhere and collect the reward.

I agree the high reward should help.

A thief knows to not dare try to collect the reward, any good detective would be on to them in less then 5 minutes.

MsMorrisine · January 24, 2017 11:46AM

List of Stolen Coins - Cent Pattern and Half Dollars

Coin #	Denomination	Year	Variety	Cataloger	Grading Service	Grade	Certificate (cert) Number	Picture	Pedigree
1	1 Cent	1864	J-355	Judd	NGC	MS65	185472-005	Y
2	50 Cents	1795	O-103a	Overton	NGC	VF30	3809196-015	Y	Hilt Collection
3	50 Cents	1808	O-110	Overton	PCGS	XF45	33543154	Y	Link
4	50 Cents	1809	O-110 XXX Edge	Overton	PCGS	XF40	33543155	N
5	50 Cents	1809	O-111	Overton	PCGS	AU55	33543156	N
6	50 Cents	1812	O-104a	Overton	PCGS	AU58	81469525	N
7	50 Cents	1814	O-103	Overton	PCGS	AU58	?	N
8	50 Cents	1817	O-108a	Overton	PCGS	VF35	33543158	N
9	50 Cents	1818	O-113	Overton	PCGS	AU55	33543159	N
10	50 Cents	1812	O-105	Overton	PCGS Secure	AU58	29293087	Y	Frederick-Link
11	50 Cents	1822	O-113	Overton	PCGS	AU53	?	N
12	50 Cents	1823	O-110	Overton	NGC CAC	AU58	3809010-016	Y
13	50 Cents	1824	O-117	Overton	PCGS	AU55	33543160	N
14	50 Cents	1827	O-132 Square Base 2	Overton	PCGS	AU58	81612459	N
15	50 Cents	1827	O-144 Square Base 2	Overton	PCGS	AU53	82237716	Y
16	50 Cents	1829/7	O-102	Overton	PCGS	AU58	82139155	N
17	50 Cents	1829	O-105	Overton	PCGS CAC	AU58		N
18	50 Cents	1830	O-112 Small 0	Overton	PCGS Secure	AU55	81318215	Y	Link
19	50 Cents	1836	O-121 Bar Dot Lettered Edge	Overton	PCGS	VF20	31445403	Y

MsMorrisine · January 24, 2017 11:47AM

if someone could proof it and click on the links to proof them, too, it would be helpful.

johnny9434 · January 24, 2017 12:13PM

i hope they get them back. there sure are some nice looking coin in that lot.

lkeigwin · January 24, 2017 12:44PM

@MsMorrisine said:
if someone could proof it and click on the links to proof them, too, it would be helpful.

The cert look-up links for coin# 2 and coin# 19 don't work/exist.

Thanks for doing this, MsMorrisine!
Lance.

bestday · January 24, 2017 1:35PM

Shame how people can be more careful handling a $ 20 bill , than with a pricey collection of coins
Reminds me coming from an ANA show with a friend. He suggested we stop at a McDonalds, on the way home from the Show ....me carrying $25,000 coins on my person.. LOL

Cacoinguy · January 24, 2017 5:36PM

So sad to hear

Hydrant · January 24, 2017 11:10PM

I am not in the coin business. Since 1976 I have done trade shows connected with another hobby. I just finished up at a major west coast show this past weekend. I've seen it all. My advise to dealers, vendors, and show attendees is simple; NEVER leave anything of value unattended in a hotel room. Usually, my opinion, it's an inside job. For what it's worth.

ricko · January 25, 2017 5:14AM

Word travels fast among the shady crew....."Coin show... lots of money"..... Connections within the hotel/motel crew.... Valuables left unattended - gone. Cheers, RickO

TwoSides2aCoin · January 25, 2017 9:19AM

Sucks to be victimized.

golden · January 25, 2017 12:26PM

I would bet it was the hotel staff or their buddies.

EditorAMBPR · January 25, 2017 12:44PM

Picture of coin 17, 1827 O-144 PCGS AU53, Cert No. 82237716

lkeigwin · January 25, 2017 12:46PM

Hi Steve. Welcome to the forum!

You mean coin# 15, of course.
Lance.

EditorAMBPR · January 25, 2017 1:03PM

Thanks, Lance, and thank you to everyone who is assisting us to recover these coins.
The reward fund currently totals $16,850.
Steve Herrman, herrman102@aol.com

golden · January 26, 2017 8:17AM

Lets try to keep this thread near the top. Hopefully someone will see these coins.

carabonnair · January 27, 2017 4:07PM

I was one of the underbidders on the Hilt 1795 O-103a. I'll notice if it turns up, and keep an eye out for the others.

mr1931S · January 28, 2017 8:58AM

Think i'll make up a little picture book of my coins to take with me to the next show...single 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of high-quality pictures of the stolen coins on it available for printing might be more like it...this sheet is in with my coin pictures since I don't bring actual coins with me to the show anymore....

REWARD OFFERED FOR RECOVERY OF STOLEN COINS

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