David Tripp
Former Director of Sotheby's Coin, Tapestry, and Musical Instruments departments and leading expert on the 1933 Double Eagle, who served as numismatic witness in related litigation.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 18min
The Specialist | The Coin Worth More Than Its Weight in Gold, with Selby Kiffer and David Tripp
David Tripp, former Sotheby's coin director and leading expert on the 1933 Double Eagle. Selby Kiffer, Sotheby's manuscripts specialist with deep Americana expertise. They trace the coin’s creation under FDR, theft and early leakage, King Farouk’s role, the Waldorf sting and Sotheby’s sale, later discoveries and long litigation. The story reads like a high-stakes treasure hunt.
