Category: Numismatic
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Israel “Izzy” Switt
Israel “Izzy” Switt, despite unflattering portrayals linked to the investigation of the 1933 Double Eagle, was cherished by his family as a benevolent father and grandfather. Known for his generosity, he dedicated both wealth and time to Philadelphia Hospital and the city’s Home for the Jewish Aged. His family fondly recalled how Switt, a hard-working…
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George Aloysious McCann, Philadelphia Mint cashier.
Born on July 3, 1895, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, George Aloysious McCann played a crucial role at the Philadelphia Mint, serving as its Cashier from March 19, 1934, to 1940. He was the son of James and Mary McCann and married Jennie M. Traynor, with whom he had a son. McCann gained prominence when implicated in…
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Langboard hoard of 1933 double eagles.
Joan Langbord and her adult sons, Roy and David Langbord, assert rightful ownership of the gold pieces, opposing the Government’s claim that they belong to the United States. Their claim stems from the (re)discovery of 10 double eagles in a safety deposit box around 2003. Following the auction sale of the Fenton coin, Joan Langbord…
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1944: US Secret Service seized all robbed 1933 double Eagle.
The United States Secret Service initiated its inquiry into this issue as soon as the government became aware of a 1933 Double Eagle being offered at a public auction in 1944. The United States successfully reclaimed all the 1933 Double Eagles it could locate, even including one coin that had unintentionally received permission for export…