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Pillar of the Community
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My niece just phoned me about an incredible find. She said a neighbor was throwing a bunch of stuff in a dumpster because they were moving. My niece went dumpster diving and pulled out a small samsonite suitcase. When opened it contained some old photographs and much to her surprise, two gold coins. Both $2 1/2 gold Indians (1915 and 1927). I'm waiting on her to send me some pictures.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There's no telling how many coins have been trashed by accident over the years. Great story & great find by your niece.
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Moderator
 United States
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Amazing!   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Yikes, that is an unfortunate thing to throw away!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would feel obligated to contact them. It would keep me up at night otherwise.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Moderator
United States
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Photos needed. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Fascinating--eager to see pics!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I could see people throwing away pictures but I doubt they meant to throw away gold coins.
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Valued Member
United States
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Just Wow. Great way to bring the niece into this wonderful hobby.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would feel obligated to contact them. It would keep me up at night otherwise. I completely agree. Even though technically stuff put into a dumpster is public property, I myself would rather return them. |
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You need to make sure whoever it belongs to can identify it and not just say, "Mine!" Today, that is easier said than done.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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It is another reason to always check the stuff you throw away. Check the boxes, the suitcases and the envelopes.
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The pockets of donated clothing, too.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Here are the pics that my niece provided.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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My understanding is that the people who moved and threw everything in the trash had collected all sorts of stuff from toys, coins, pictures, ceramics, art and all sorts of collectibles. My niece just happened to confront the neighbor when they were throwing things out. The neighbor invited her into the house and told her to take whatever she wanted. Mostly vintage toys new in box and also told my niece to check the dumpster with stuff she already tossed. My niece claims that she hauled away thousands of dollars in collectibles and her neighbor was happy to see the items go.
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Posted 10/20/2025 5:11 pm
