Special Edition: Stolen Coins

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(at)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 hermann102@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.

Coin # Denom Year       Variety  Grading Serv     Grade   Cert #               Pic       Pedigree

1          01C      1864     Judd-335          NGC     MS65    185472-005       Y

 2         50C      1795     O-103a             NGC     VF30    3809196-015      Y          Hilt Collection

 3         50C      1808     O-110               PCGS   XF45    33543154          Y          Link

 4         50C      1809     O-110               PCGS   XF40    33543155          N

 5         50C      1809     O-111               PCGS   AU55    33543156          N

 6         50C      1812     O-104a             PCGS   AU58    81469525          N

 7         50C      1814     O-103               PCGS   AU58                             N

 8         50C      1817     O-108a              PCGS   VF35    33543158          N

 9         50C      1818     O-113               PCGS   AU55    33543159          N

 10        50C      1822     O-105               PCGS   AU58    29293087          Y          Frederick-Link

 11        50C      1822     O-113               PCGS   AU53                             N

 12        50C      1823     O-110         NGC CAC   AU58   3809010-016       Y

 13        50C      1824     O-117               PCGS   AU55    33543160          N

 14        50C      1827     O-132               PCGS   AU58    81612459          N

 15        50C      1827     O-144               PCGS   AU53    82237716          Y

 16        50C      1829     O-102               PCGS   AU58    82139155          N

 17        50C      1829     O-105       PCGS CAC   AU58    32177593 ?       N

 18        50C      1830     O-112               PCGS   AU55    81318215          Y          Link

 19        50C      1836     O-121               PCGS   VF20    31445403          Y