US Coin Dealer Robbed in Madrid

The victim left the show with his roller bag and was headed to his hotel and stopped to make a purchase at a shop. During the transaction a suspect grabbed the roller bag in seconds and fled. The victim immediately followed the suspect but was distracted by a second person who pointed in the opposite direction of the fleeing suspect.

Another stolen coin. Image provided by The Numismatic Crime Information Center.

The initial investigation has revealed that the offense was well orchestrated by four individuals. Madrid police have advised the victim that the offense was caught on video and that one suspect has been identified and is a known offender. Investigators believe the suspects are Columbian Nationals.

Another stolen coin. Image provided by The Numismatic Crime Information Center.

Stolen Coins

• 1852 U.S. Assay Office $50 PCGS VF35 50015753
• 1851 Humbert $50 PCGS VF25 39196283
• 1849 Moffatt $5 NGC MS60 3643408-002
• No Date Bechtler $1 28 grain Center PCGS 5749005
• 2022 one-ounce gold TORO 1 of 200 PCGS PF70 46035117
• 2023 one-ounce gold Caballo 1 of 200 PCGS PF70 47782609
• 2022 1/10^th gold Lynx PCGS PF70 46034016
• 2023 1/10^th gold TORO PCGS PF70 47925537
• 2024 1/10th gold Caballo PCGS PF7049593381