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Silver Dollars, Rare Coins Stolen from The Archive
The burglary of the store on West Second Street occurred between August 10 and August 11 in Lansdale
Numerous commemorative silver dollars, rare coins and 24 teddy bears were stolen from a book and memorabilia reseller on the 700 block of West Second Street.
Police said the burglary occurred between August 10 and August 11.
Unknown suspects gained access by cutting a 2-foot by 2-foot hole in the sheet metal siding and inside the drywall of the building, police said. The burglar or burglars then broke into the display cases to get the items.
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Here is a rundown of what was stolen, along with 24 small teddy bears. All items were packaged in yellow and white boxes. The rundown includes year, type and value of the coins:
US Commemorative Silver Dollars
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2012 Infantry Soldier $60
2011 Medal of Honor $60
2001 American Buffalo $160
1983 3pc. Collector Set $140
1990 Ike Dollar $40
1991 U.S.O. Doll $40
1993 Thomas Jefferson Set $40
1984 Prestige Set $45
1990 Prestige Set $45
1989 Canadian Dollar $18
1992 Canadian Dollar $18
1972 British Silver Set $25
US Morgan Silver Dollar (9 pcs. @ $30) $270
US Peace Dollar (5 pcs. @ $28) $140
US Proof Sets:
1962 (2 sets @ $25) $50
1964 (3 sets @ $25) $75
1994 $45
US Uncirculated Sets:
1969 (2 @ $9) $18
1968 (2 @ $9) $18
1967 (3 @ $9) $27
1966 (4 @ $9) $36
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lansdale Police at (215) 368-1801.
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