Stolen coin alert! 1864 with L PR65RB PCGS CAC/EEPS 28899497

EagleEye · July 18, 2015 4:15AM

Today at the Baltimore show this coin was found missing. the coin was last seen at about 3:00 on 7/17/15.

The retail price is $127,500. The images of the coin are on my web site and also on ebay. I can't seem to link the images from my iPad, so if someone could do so, I would appreciate it.

Baltimore Police case number #01-150708173

Please spread the word on this and keep an eye out. There re only 20 examples and they are all tracked when they appear on the market, so it is hopefully unsaleable to any knowledgeable dealer.

Thanks all.

Walkerguy21D · July 18, 2015 4:20AM

Wow - that's a big coin!
Hope it turns up quickly.

StrikeOutXXX · July 18, 2015 4:22AM

steveben · July 18, 2015 4:24AM

oh boy. i hope it turns up quickly! good luck getting it back.

OldEastside · July 18, 2015 4:28AM

Steve

Wabbit2313 · July 18, 2015 4:31AM

How does a 125K coin go missing for a day without anyone noticing? Nonetheless, that stinks!

littlebear · July 18, 2015 4:36AM

Hopefully it is recovered quickly. I hate thieves!

Larry L.

AHFreak · July 18, 2015 4:39AM

So SICK that so many people are apparently so grossly entitled that they feel ok to just TAKE what someone else has worked very hard to earn for themselves.... Seriously makes me fume. Good luck, I hope this sorts itself out in a timely manner.

kevinj · July 18, 2015 4:41AM

One of the dealers, who had a large number of coins stolen at a previous Baltimore show now keeps video cameras pointed in the direction of his cases.

yesterday, a person reached in one of the cases, grabbed old currency, and ran. Brain Raines, was one of the people who saw him run. The thief ran out the back, police followed shortly after but did not catch him.

Kevin

golden · July 18, 2015 4:41AM

<< oh boy. i hope it turns up quickly! good luck getting it back. >>

AHFreak · July 18, 2015 4:42AM

<< How does a 125K coin go missing for a day without anyone noticing? Nonetheless, that stinks! >>

Nobody said that it has been missing for a day, they said that it was for sure last seen at that time. Regardless though, what exactly does your question have to do with anything? Have you ever been a dealer with a table at a coin show?

lasvegasteddy · July 18, 2015 4:44AM

hopefully this coin returns home all safe and sound
here's the trueview too

TomB · July 18, 2015 4:53AM

Oh, no...

Wabbit2313 · July 18, 2015 5:00AM

<< Have you ever been a dealer with a table at a coin show? >>

Are you saying this is a common occurrence? Missing 125K coins? If so, you need a new line of work! And if you thought my question was irrelevant, you better re-read yours.

Boosibri · July 18, 2015 5:05AM

CaptHenway · July 18, 2015 5:07AM

Hope it turns up, Rick.

DollarAfterDollar · July 18, 2015 5:19AM

My God,

Hope this turns up and gets back to you right away. Being nearly unsellable because of it's rarity might be an advantage.

keyman64 · July 18, 2015 5:20AM

OMG!

Bochiman · July 18, 2015 5:23AM

That sucks. Hope you get it back.

Not surprised these things are happening in Baltimore though. No respect for others nor the law.

Be careful, stay safe!

BillJones · July 18, 2015 5:28AM

That is a tough one. I don't what I'd do if I lost or had stolen a coin like that. Beyound the financial considerations with only 20 or so Proofs known, this is a great numismatic treasure that would be a great loss to the hobby if it is truly gone.

I am so sorry.

curly · July 18, 2015 5:45AM

I certainly hope it shows up soon, Rick.

MFH · July 18, 2015 5:50AM

My stomach just flipped, Rick.

I hope it gets returned to you. I don't know
if you were manning your table alone, but I
know I would never work a table alone again.
Too easy for a cunning thief to practice his light
finger tricks.

Good luck. As Bill Jones mentioned, this loss
truly affects the Numismatic community.

MsMorrisine · July 18, 2015 5:54AM

got a reverse slab shot ?

291fifth · July 18, 2015 6:08AM

It's probably going to be very tough to sell that coin as it is just too rare and easily traceable. I wonder what the thief was thinking?

Is there a way to notify the local pawnshops as well as any local Baltimore-Washington area dealers?

bestday · July 18, 2015 6:54AM

<< Today at the Baltimore show this coin was found missing. the coin was last seen at about 3:00 on 7/17/15.

The retail price is $127,500. The images of the coin are on my web site and also on ebay. I can't seem to link the images from my iPad, so if someone could do so, I would appreciate it.

Baltimore Police case number #01-150708173

Please spread the word on this and keep an eye out. There re only 20 examples and they are all tracked when they appear on the market, so it is hopefully unsaleable to any knowledgeable dealer.

Thanks all. >>

Hope just misplaced ....hiding in some corner

One of five in the PCGS grade .. one sold in 1999 for $99,000..... last sale was $ 130,000

Wolf359 · July 18, 2015 7:33AM

Oh my. Hopefully you find it buried in the case somewhere when you unpack. Good grief.

rhedden · July 18, 2015 8:04AM

<< It's probably going to be very tough to sell that coin as it is just too rare and easily traceable. I wonder what the thief was thinking?

Most thugs aren't that bright. He was probably thinking, "I'm gonna pawn this and get me a bottle of Hennessey." Good luck at the pawn shop with that one.

cmerlo1 · July 18, 2015 8:24AM

Sorry to hear that, Rick. I sent Doug @ NCIC a link to this thread... hopefully the coin is just misplaced and will turn up.

ksuscott · July 18, 2015 8:31AM

Hopefully you get the coin back. I just can't believe people do this. It's such a shame. Did you notice any suspicious characters or do you have any leads? Maybe there are surveillance tapes?

MsMorrisine · July 18, 2015 8:45AM

<< Hopefully you get the coin back. I just can't believe people do this. It's such a shame. Did you notice any suspicious characters or do you have any leads? Maybe there are surveillance tapes? >>

remember the photo of the guy banned from coin shows by a judge for theft?

he looked like any joe.

it could be lost.

it could have been stolen by anyone.

kaz · July 18, 2015 8:54AM

Oh no. I hope it's returned safely, and soon.

CoinRaritiesOnline · July 18, 2015 8:54AM

Sorry to hear this Rick - I hope it's just misplaced -

bestday · July 18, 2015 9:09AM

<< One of the dealers, who had a large number of coins stolen at a previous Baltimore show now keeps video cameras pointed in the direction of his cases.

yesterday, a person reached in one of the cases, grabbed old currency, and ran. Brain Raines, was one of the people who saw him run. The thief ran out the back, police followed shortly after but did not catch him.

Kevin >>

Are you kidding again ???? someone just reaches into case ,runs away, and not caught ... where was the increased Baltimore security ??.....shame on who ever in charge of maintaining security at show ........

Traz · July 18, 2015 9:27AM

Sorry to hear about this. Unfortunately it looks like whoever stole it targeted it specifically. That being said, most likely they either a) have a buyer for it (yes, stolen items are sold on black market, thieves don't steal for their own collection, unless he has an addiction) or b) plan to have it off the market for such a long time it is 'forgotten' about. There is a good pedigree marker above the first feather though, so that helps.

Hopefully there will be a "c": idiot tried to sell it back to you!

PTVETTER · July 18, 2015 9:37AM

Don't balm security
It's not their job to watch each and every table.

kevinj · July 18, 2015 9:57AM

<< 

<< One of the dealers, who had a large number of coins stolen at a previous Baltimore show now keeps video cameras pointed in the direction of his cases.
yesterday, a person reached in one of the cases, grabbed old currency, and ran. Brain Raines, was one of the people who saw him run. The thief ran out the back, police followed shortly after but did not catch him.
Kevin >>

Are you kidding again ???? someone just reaches into case ,runs away, and not caught ... where was the increased Baltimore security ??.....shame on who ever in charge of maintaining security at show ........ >>

Yep, there were 5 police at the show. Sure they will catch up with him soon. Many surveillance cameras, he registered also with a photo id, which is required.

Curious though if the two are linked to the same person.

MICHAELDIXON · July 18, 2015 10:14AM

Rick, I'm sorry to read about this! Hopefully, it will turn up at one of the local shops where somebody tries to sell it.

lkeigwin · July 18, 2015 10:41AM

Oh crap. This is sickening. I'm so sorry. I sure hope it's found one way or another. A terrible loss.
Lance.

segoja · July 18, 2015 11:03AM

Rick,

Hope that puppy shows back up wagging it's tail

bestday · July 18, 2015 12:56PM

<< Rick, I'm sorry to read about this! Hopefully, it will turn up at one of the local shops where somebody tries to sell it. >>

Most likely show up in a pawn shop .. used with phony IDs

NumisOxide · July 18, 2015 1:49PM

Sorry to hear that Rick. Hope it gets returned to you.

SmEagle1795 · July 18, 2015 2:48PM

Terrible

Was the price written on the slab at all? That always strikes me as potentially risky. Yes, it's convenient for collectors to not have to ask, but it makes it much easier for a thief to pick out the expert-level valuable coins.

Perhaps it would be helpful to hide prices, but that's admittedly just one layer of a deterrent.

ScarsdaleCoin · July 18, 2015 3:54PM

TTT

Considering that you usually skip the show I really feel bad

I'm going, although I usually skip the Summer show. Of course, if they close the casino, I would reconsider.

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PerryHall · July 18, 2015 8:06PM

<< It's probably going to be very tough to sell that coin as it is just too rare and easily traceable. I wonder what the thief was thinking? >>

I'm guessing who ever stole this coin knows what he's doing. He'll probably crack it out of the slab and will probably dip it to hide its origin.

morgansforever · July 18, 2015 8:32PM

Crappy news, on the bright side, a piece such as this one will be easy to spot and hopefully be recovered.
Best of luck Rick.

ricko · July 18, 2015 10:58PM

Very sorry to hear this Rick.....I hope it is recovered... Cheers, RickO

wondercoin · July 18, 2015 11:17PM

Rick... You may or may not recall the 1919-S SLQ in PCGS-MS67FH ($125,000 coin at the time) that went missing at a show several years back. It ended up being submitted to NGC raw not too long thereafter and they recognized it immediately and the owner quickly got back his coin. Best of luck while you wait this out. Wondercoin.

Dennis88 · July 19, 2015 12:29AM

Man that's just terrible. Hope you get it back soon Rick.

Dennis

EastonCollection · July 19, 2015 12:43AM

<< Man that's just terrible. Hope you get it back soon Rick.

Is it me or does it seem like a very common occurrence at the Baltimore show? Of course, thieves are everywhere, but it seems like more and more the words "stolen" and "Baltimore" get spoken in the same sentence AND in a numismatic context. I'm truly hoping that Whitman notices the trend and considers moving the show to a different city. Yes, it can happen in that different city as well, but I feel that Baltimore is getting more and more dangerous in the past few years. The Inner Harbor area is truly an enclave surrounded by some very, very bad people.

Dennis >>

Rick - hope you recover the coin very quickly

Dennis - I agree with you that security is of utmost importance. I would suggest that show sponsors try to move around show locations each year.

Tookybandit · July 19, 2015 12:49AM

Absolutely awful, makes my stomach turn!

There seem to be theft incidents of some sort at 70%+ of the shows I have attended over the past few years in various states. I generally hear the stories after the fact, but I did see a guy in hand cuffs last year!

EagleEye · July 19, 2015 12:55AM

This is really a sickening event. I appreciate your concern. It is important to get the message out so that this coin, wherever and whenever it turns up it is identified. In my book I trace the pedigree of every single example that has been on the market since the 1950's. I have excellent insurance, but this is the first time I have had to file a claim. We are lucky to have such a concerned support team in this business. We look out for one another.

Stolen coin alert! 1864 with L PR65RB PCGS CAC/EEPS 28899497

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