Walter H. Breen

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1928 – 1993

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Who was Walter H. Breen?

Walter H. Breen was an American author. He is best known among coin collectors for writing Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins. "Breen numbers", from his encyclopedia, are widely used to attribute varieties of coins. He is also well known for activity in the science fiction fan community; for his conviction for child molestation, and for his writings in defense of pederasty.

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Born
Sep 5, 1928
San Antonio
Also known as
  • Walter Breen
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Johns Hopkins University
Lived in
  • San Antonio
Died
Apr 28, 1993

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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