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Posts herein contain descriptions of lost or stolen property that has been reported to the IAPN by its Members. The Association encourages its Members, law enforcement and the public to refer to this resource and to promptly report any details about the whereabouts of lost or stolen property to the rightful owners, or to contact the IAPN. Primary contact information regarding each incident is provided within each of the posts.

Due diligence and provenance research is always encouraged when purchasing numismatic items for a collection or for your inventory. This resource can help to confirm if an item being offered for sale has been reported lost or if it is related to any other criminal activity being investigated.

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  • 2026-09-22 15:31 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)

    Please be on the lookout for these Ancient and French coins!  If you see them, please contact Officer Nicholas Dupont at the email or phone number below.

    Syndicat National des Experts Numismates et Numismates Professionnels

    Chères consœurs, chers confrères, chers adhérents,

    Un vol important de monnaies françaises a été commis la semaine dernière.

    Vous trouverez ci-dessous 36 monnaies concernées par ce vol :
    https://we.tl/t-tPskVvmayELpxCve

    En cas d'information, vous pouvez contacter l'Officier Nicolas Dupont de la BRB par :
    mail : nicolas-gerard.dupont@interieur.gouv.fr
    téléphone : 01 87 27 69 14

    Confraternelles salutations,

    Pour le Comité Directeur,
    Olivier Goujon

     

    You can also access the list here:

    francetransfert-2938061073.zip

     


  • 2026-09-15 19:42 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)

    Geschätzte Kolleginnen und Kollegen

    Am 14.9.2026 wurde im Raum Düsseldorf gegen 9.30 Uhr eine umfangreiche Sammlung besterhaltener antiker griechischer Münzen (ca. 530 Exemplare, davon 60 in Gold) gestohlen.

    Sie finden im Anhang eine Liste der Münzen mit den entsprechenden Sammlungsnummern und die dazugehörigen Fotos (ebenfalls mit den Sammlungsnummern). Jede Münze ist im Avers und Revers abgebildet. Auf Nachfrage können wir nähere Informationen über Pedigree usw. liefern.

    Die Polizei Düsseldorf Nord ist eingeschaltet und erreichbar unter Tel: +49-211-870-0. Das Aktenzeichen ist: 260914-1040-081409.

    Wir bitten Sie, diese Warnmeldung umgehend an alle Ihrer jeweiligen Verbandsmitglieder weiterzuleiten und sämtliche Hinweise auf den Verbleib dieser Münzen uns oder direkt der Polizei zu melden.

    Vielen Dank für Ihre Mithilfe.

    Freundliche Grüsse

    --------------------------

    Dear Colleagues,

    On 14 September 2026, at around 9.30 AM in Düsseldorf, an extensive collection of ancient Greek coins in excellent condition (approx. 530 specimens, 60 of which are in gold) was stolen.

    Please, find attached a list of the coins with their corresponding collection numbers and the accompanying photographs (also labelled with the collection numbers). Each coin is pictured on both the obverse and reverse. Upon request, we can provide further information regarding provenance, etc.

    The Police Düsseldorf Nord have been notified and can be contacted on Tel: +49-211-870-0. The case reference number is: 260914-1040-081409.

    We kindly ask you to forward this warning immediately to all members of your respective associations and to report any information regarding the whereabouts of these coins to us or directly to the police.

    Thank you very much for your support.

    Listing of coins: 260914_Diebstahl-Theft-Vol-Furto_Dusseldorf.pdf

    Images: 260914_Diebstahl-Theft-Vol-Furto_Fotos_Übersicht_Dusseldorf.pdf

    Best regards,

     

    Michael Hardmeier, lic. iur./MLaw UZH

    SINCONA AG

    Limmatquai 112

    CH-8001 Zürich

    Tel. +41 44 215 10 96

    michael.hardmeier@sincona.com

    https://www.sincona.com

  • 2026-02-18 12:02 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)

    Lot 57 from our auction 22 (November 2025) disappeared between Germany and Switzerland. The package arrived open and empty. If you see it or learn anything about it, please contact NGSA at +4122 320 46 40.

     

    Merci infiniment,

    Thank you very much,

    Philippe Veuve

    Numismatist, Numismatica Genevensis SA


  • 2024-10-03 20:18 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)

    We regret to inform you that our colleagues at Numismatica Ars Classica(NAC) have brought to our attention that a parcel sent from London to Brussels has been reported as lost in the FedEx system. As the parcel cannot be located by FedEx it is presumed to have been stolen.

    The parcel contained seven (7) Aurei.

    Please refer to the photos and descriptions in the attached file. 

    If offered any items matching these descriptions or if you have any information that would lead to the recovery of any or all of these pieces, please immediately contact NAC or the IAPN General Secretary.

    Contact:
    Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC)

    Suite 1, Claridge House, 32 Davies Street, London, W1K 4ND,  United Kingdom
    Tel: +44 207 839 7270 | Fax: +44 207 925 2174
    info@arsclassicacoins.com | http://www.arsclassicacoins.com

  • 2024-05-05 18:00 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)

    We regret to inform you of an incident that occurred during the recent MIF Paper Money Fair 2024 (3-5 May, 2024) in Maastricht (The Netherlands).

    Our colleagues at Stack's Bowers, Mr. Aris Maragoudakis (Stack's Bowers' Director of World Currency Auctions) and Mr. Kyle Ponterio have asked us to provide you with a list of  banknotes stolen from Mr. Marios Koulaouzidis (info@numarist.de of the firm, Numarist, (https://www.numarist.de/)

    Inventory was stolen out of Mr. Koulaouzidis' hotel room while he was at dinner during the show last week.

    Please find here a list of the stolen banknotes including descriptions and PMG cert numbers. 

    If offered any items matching these descriptions or if you have any information that could lead to the recovery of any or all of these pieces, please immediately contact: Mr. Marios Koulaouzidis, Mr. Aris Maragoudakis, Mr. Kyle Ponterio, or the IAPN General Secretary.

    NOTE: Use the Search field on the IAPN website to quickly look for banknote serial numbers, certification numbers, and other keywords.
    1915172-010, 1915172-012, 1915172-016, 1915172-017, 1915172-018, 1915580-014, 1915580-018, 1915580-023, 1915582-001, 1915169-003, 1915169-006, 1918274-001, 1915191-002, 1915191-029, 1915191-034, 1915191-036, 1915191-050, 1915191-049, 1915191-067, 1915191-113, 1915191-121, 1915191-128, 1915191-137, 1915191-144, 1915215-010, 1915215-011, 1915215-024, 1915215-033, 1915215-034, 1915215-035, 1915215-081, 1915215-258, 1915215-247, 1915215-248, 1915215-264, 1915215-270, 1915215-280, 1915215-281, 1915215-282, 1915215-283, 1915215-284, 1915579-005, 1915579-006, 1915579-036, 1915579-048, 1915579-067, 1915215-055, 1915580-026, 2126350-001, 1913942-001, 1915191-109, 1915215-043, 1915215-141, 1915215-142, 1915215-271, 1915580-007, 1915215-297, 1915215-314, 1915215-044, 1915215-041, 1915215-046, 1915191-081, 1915191-082, 1915191-084, 1915191-011, 1915215-050, 1915191-125, 1915191-116, 1915191-120, 1915215-047, 1915215-048, 1915215-049, 1915215-052, 1915215-054, 1915215-056, 1915215-059, 1915215-064, 1915215-068, 1915215-069, 1915215-071, 1915215-072, 1915215-073, 1915215-074, 1915215-075, 1915215-076, 1915215-077, 1915215-078, 1915215-080, 1915191-110, 1915191-118, 1915579-078, 1915215-075, 1915215-061, 1915215-067, 1915215-063
  • 2024-04-20 18:00 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)
    We regret to inform you of an incident that occurred during the recent 13th Collection Fair, FILANUMIS 2024 Expo Houten, The Netherlands (Utrecht-Houten) on the 20th of April.

    Our colleague, Hans Jongeling of Jongeling Numismatics & Ancient Art, has reported that 35 banknotes were stolen from his collection.

    Please find here a list of the stolen banknotes. 

    If offered any items matching these descriptions or if you have any information that could lead to the recovery of any or all of these pieces, please immediately contact Mr. Jongeling or the IAPN General Secretary.

    NOTE: Use the Search field on the IAPN website to quickly look for banknote serial numbers, certification numbers, and other keywords.
    228801402, 4423736142, 9XZ 067890, 5BT061194, 4982605974, 4337437041, 9XZ 012345, 9XZ 012345, 1AA000000, CJP103431, ME05105, 76311 GR 09327, MV 06214, HC 05263, HC 05264, KO 003016, CR 349541A, BE 182246BC, AA/18 546100, A/1 000000, LC 054187, KA 034585, KB 027445, XZ 012345, HA 047167, AO 035701, AA000000, G/2 000000, L 00000, OO 000000, 9006853887, H0123450, H0678910, 4030755300, 2091556-004

  • 2024-03-04 12:51 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)

    ALERT: We regret to inform you of an unfortunate incident involving a valuable piece.

    IAPN member Andy Lustig has reported that a rare 1869 Greece 10 Drachmai Essai, one of only four known to exist, has been stolen from a FedEx vehicle in Athens, GREECE.

    1869 Greece 10 Drachmai Essai

    If anyone comes across a coin matching this description or has any information that could lead to its recovery, please immediately contact Mr. Lustig or the IAPN General Secretary.

  • 2023-08-31 16:05 | Anonymous

    Regrettably, we have encountered a situation involving a lost package handled by TNT/FEDEX, which contained several coins from our auction en route to our client in the USA.

    Courier: TNT/FedEx
    Shipment Nr.: 117657584  The shipment cleared customs in the USA on May 17, 2023, and no further updates have been available since then.
    Recipient: located in Linwood, Nebraska
    Value: EUR 21,412.00

    The coins included in the package (please refer to images below) are as follows:
    0015 – Hexadrachm, BIATEC type, Celtic coinage
    0023 – Obol (2nd half of 3rd century BC), CALES type, Celtic coinage
    0036 – Denar, Boleslaus II (972-999), Bohemia
    0040 – Denar, Bedrich (1173-1189), Bohemia
    0050 – Thaler (1520-1523), Stephan Schlick, Bohemia
    1085 – Hexadrachm (around 70-40 BC), NONNOS type, Celtic coinage

    If anyone possesses any information regarding this matter, please contact:
    Mr. Andrej Macho
    Macho & Chlapovič
    t: +421 239 020 432
    m: +421 917 900 113
    e: andrej.macho@machochlapovic.com



    0015 – Hexadrachm, BIATEC type, Celtic coinage.



    Lot 0023 – Obol (2nd half of 3rd century BC), CALES type, Celtic coinage.



    Lot 0036 – Denar, Boleslaus II (972-999), Bohemia.



    Lot 0040 – Denar, Bedrich (1173-1189), Bohemia.



    Lot 0050 – Thaler (1520-1523), Stephan Schlick, Bohemia.



    Lot 1085 – Hexadrachm (around 70-40 BC), NONNOS type, Celtic coinage.
  • 2021-11-11 18:51 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)

    Date: 11/11/2021
    Offense: Burglary
    Incident location: Transit CA to NC
    Investigating Agency: USPS
    Report Number: N/A

    Details:
    A package being shipped registered mail with four coins inside from San Diego, CA to North Carolina was received with one coin missing. The package had been slit open and re-taped.

    Stolen Coin:
    Great Britain Gold Crown “Commonwealth of England” 1652
    PCGS AU55
    PCGS cert # 144322.55 / 05250592


    Anyone with information is asked to contact:
    Numismatic Crimes Information Center (NCIC)
    Mr. Doug Davis
    Doug@numismaticcrimes.org
    Phone: 
    +1-817-723-7231

  • 2021-05-20 01:09 | IAPN Webmaster (Administrator)

    Collection of Celtic coins stolen:

    Cantii, ¼ gold Stater.
    Corietauvi, gold Stater.
    Corietauvi, silver Stater.
    Dobuni, gold Stater.
    Trinovantes-Catavalauni, gold Stater.
    Coriosolites, billon Stater.
    Parisii, gold Stater.
    Germani, gold Stater.
    Danube, silver Tetradrachm.

    Download to view images and details of these coins. [PDF]

    Reported by IAPN Member: Numismatica Genevensis SA (NGSA)

    Type of Loss: Theft
    Location: Geneva, Switzerland

    Contact: Philippe Veuve, NGSA
    Address: Rond-Point de Plainpalais, 11205 Genève / Suisse
    Email: info@ngsa.chwww.ngsa.ch
    Tel. +41 22 320 46 40
    Fax +41 22 329 21 62

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