Another coin collection theft

[shirohniichan]

Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 44, Number 6704, 27 September 1872

 

"HOUSEBREAKING.— Yesterday afternoon, during the absence of the family in the city, the residence of John P. Odbert, near the County Hospital, was entered by thieves, who stole a valuable cabinet ot coins and other money, etc., valued at about $1,000. Among the property was a pine tree shilling of 1652, with a piece clipped from one side; a half-dollar or quarter of 1828; a silver dollar of 1795; Japanese coins; a Confederate $100 bill, and another of $50; small currency ranging in value from 3 to 50 cents each ; two Salt Lake bills of 25 cents each; three or four gold halfdollars and a number of gold quarters; a small silver and gold brick, 2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide by 3-16th of an inch thick, with a small piece clipped trom one side, valued at $18 48, etc., etc. A gold watch belonging to Mrs. Odbert. and silver ware of considerable value, which were close at hand, were overlooked by the thieves in their hurry."

 

Sorry if someone else already reported this. I've been away from the forums for a while.

[delta]

Thanks for the late breaking news flash, we'll keep an eye out for the stolen merchandise.

[WoodenJefferson]

'Wanted' poster released

 

[rrantique]

[wdrob]

Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 44, Number 6704, 27 September 1872

 

"HOUSEBREAKING.— Yesterday afternoon, during the absence of the family in the city, the residence of John P. Odbert, near the County Hospital, was entered by thieves, who stole a valuable cabinet ot coins and other money, etc., valued at about $1,000. Among the property was a pine tree shilling of 1652, with a piece clipped from one side; a half-dollar or quarter of 1828; a silver dollar of 1795; Japanese coins; a Confederate $100 bill, and another of $50; small currency ranging in value from 3 to 50 cents each ; two Salt Lake bills of 25 cents each; three or four gold halfdollars and a number of gold quarters; a small silver and gold brick, 2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide by 3-16th of an inch thick, with a small piece clipped trom one side, valued at $18 48, etc., etc. A gold watch belonging to Mrs. Odbert. and silver ware of considerable value, which were close at hand, were overlooked by the thieves in their hurry."

 

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Either there is a typo or this makes no sense at all. Seems like that would be valued at more than $1,000.00 -

[EVillageProwler]

Bill,

 

Look at the date.

 

EVP

[wdrob]

Bill,

 

Look at the date.

 

EVP

 

 

 

Hahahaha!

 

 

That explains it.

 

 

[x2rider]

Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 44, Number 6704, 27 September 1872

 

"HOUSEBREAKING.— Yesterday afternoon, during the absence of the family in the city, the residence of John P. Odbert, near the County Hospital, was entered by thieves, who stole a valuable cabinet ot coins and other money, etc., valued at about $1,000. Among the property was a pine tree shilling of 1652, with a piece clipped from one side; a half-dollar or quarter of 1828; a silver dollar of 1795; Japanese coins; a Confederate $100 bill, and another of $50; small currency ranging in value from 3 to 50 cents each ; two Salt Lake bills of 25 cents each; three or four gold halfdollars and a number of gold quarters; a small silver and gold brick, 2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide by 3-16th of an inch thick, with a small piece clipped trom one side, valued at $18 48, etc., etc. A gold watch belonging to Mrs. Odbert. and silver ware of considerable value, which were close at hand, were overlooked by the thieves in their hurry."

 

Sorry if someone else already reported this. I've been away from the forums for a while.

 

I wonder how many breakins he had after that article . Obviously still some good stuff left . They may as well of given the street number as well?

 

[Coindude]

I only have one question, where was RWB on this date. alibi please!

[Nutmeg Coin]

Interesting article.