Tag: 1933 double eagle
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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…
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries: A Century of Numismatic Excellence and Historic Auction Achievements
With a legacy spanning over nine decades, Stack’s Bowers Galleries stands as the ultimate destination for aficionados of numismatic treasures, serving both buyers and sellers. Established in 1933 in New York, the flagship Midtown Manhattan store caters to a diverse range of collectors, from novices to those with meticulously curated legendary cabinets. The 1933 Double…
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Philadelphia Mint.
The United States Mint in Philadelphia has a rich history dating back to the presidency of George Washington and the days when Philadelphia served as the nation’s capital. The establishment of the U.S. Mint was authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792. The first coins produced at the original Philadelphia Mint were believed to…