Numismatic Crime Information Center

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) over the weekend reported three separate missing or stolen packages containing coins. Two of the three packages contained PCGS graded coins while the third had a raw coin apparently stolen after the parcel arrived having been ripped open. The first parcel was carried by FedEx and was shipped from Australia to New York and has been reported missing or stolen. It contained a1937 Australia Crown PCGS PR66 Ex-Fenton Collection …

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center, NCIC, is reporting the loss or theft of multiple PCGS graded dollar coins. The USPS Express package was being sent to Fresno, California. It arrived at the Los Angeles Distribution Center for the Postal Service, but has yet to be delivered to the recipient. Here is a list of the dollar coins that were in the package along with their PCGS serial numbers. 1904-S PCGS MS65+ CAC 30975171 1884 PCGS …

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has reported two significant coin thefts and is asking for the public’s help. The first involved a United States Postal Service (USPS) package that was on its way to Danbury, CT. It’s last known location was in a Boston processing center. The complete list of coins involved is listed below. With the exception of a 1788 Vermont Copper, all of the coins have been graded by either PCGS or …

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center, NCIC, is asking for the public and collector’s help in recovering several stolen coins recently in Minnesota. The theft took place at the Moorhead Antique Mall in Moorhead, Minnesota on August 5, 2020. All of the stolen coins were foreign coins which, fortunately, have been certified by either NGC or PCGS. Here is a rundown of the coins that were stolen and their certification information: Austria, 2K ( Kreuzer), Salzburg, …

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center, NCIC, is asking for collectors and dealers help in finding a lost or stolen package. The package was destined for Florida and was last tracked in White River Junction, VT on July 1, 2020. The package contained several international coins. At this time, USPS is unable to provide additional tracking information on the package. Additionally, the package cannot be located within the United States Post Service systems or locations. Below is …

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center, NCIC, is asking for collectors and dealers help on several lost or stolen packages. Each of the packages contained numismatic items and never made it to their intended recipient. The first of the packages was sent via the United States Postal Service (USPS) and was last scanned in Los Angeles, CA. It contained the following items: (BKP173573) – 1954 $50 Bank of Canada Note BC-42b PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ – …

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has published another report of stolen coins. This residential theft happened on June 20, 2020 in Greenwood Village, Colorado and involved several slabbed coins that were graded by PCGS and NGC. Detectives and NCIC are asking for any help and information that can help in located these stolen coins. Here is the list of slabbed coins and their serial numbers that were involved in the theft: 1901S Quarter G6 …

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has released the following Press Release asking for assistance in a recent theft. The aggravated robbery took place in Dallas, Texas. An 84-year-old coin collector was robbed as he returned home, resulting in the theft of dozens of gold and silver coins. The Dallas Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery of an 84 yr. old coin collector. The victim had just returned home from his bank and was …

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center, or NCIC, is asking for the public, collector, and dealer’s help in solving a significant coin theft. The theft happened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin when someone posing as a utility worker gained access to the victim’s home. The NCIC writes, The victim advised a male knocked on his front door and said he was from the city water department.  He claimed there was a potential issue with fecal matter in the …

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