Tag: 1933 double Eagle Whoiswho
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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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Frederick Charles Cogswell (F.C.C.) Boyd, US coin collector.
Frederick Charles Cogswell (F.C.C.) Boyd : Frederick Charles Cogswell (F.C.C.) Boyd, born either on April 4 or April 10, 1886, in New York City, passed away on September 7, 1958. His enduring legacy within the numismatic community is primarily associated with the sales of the John J. Ford Collection, as Ford had acquired numerous numismatic…
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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…