Thoughts on the Saddle Ridge Hoard
I agree, this a cool story. What intrigues me is what proof is there that these coins were stolen from the mint? It's not like we are talking about numbered bills that can be recorded and documented as missing. The 1866 no motto $20 double eagle is curious but some records indicate that as many as 120,000 identical coins were minted (source- Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins).
The wide range of dates on the coins and circulated condition of many also seems to negate the heist theory. Most experts have stated that the mint would not have old coinage on hand but would instead melt those coins down to mint new ones.
It does not appear to me that the government is making a play for the hoard, but in my opinion if they do, their case is speculation and wishful thinking.
Last edited by botport; 03-05-2014 at 04:01 PM.
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