Baltimore Find

Okay, I don't know if you all heard this but here it goes:

One of the most storied hoards in America numismatics is the Baltimore find, a cache of at least 3,558 gold coins, all dated before 1857.
   
      On August 31, 1934, two young boys were playing in the cellar of a rented house at 132 South Eden Street, Baltimore, and found these coins hidden in a wall.  Later, more were found in the same location.  On May 2, 1935, many of the coins were sold at auction, by which time others had been sold privately, some unofficially.  This hoard included many choice and gem coins dated in the 1850s.


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Heres more:

Title: Bank of New York Hoard.

Circa 1856, a keg containing several thousand 1787 Fugio copper cents was found at the Bank of New York at 44 Wall Street.  Each was in Mint State, most with brown toning.  For many years these were given out as souvenirs and keepsakes to clients.  By 1948, when numismatist Damon G. Douglas examined them, there were 1,641 remaining.  Today, many remain at the bank and are appreciated for their history and value.

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Here's one:

Chapman Hoard of 1806 half cents(1906)

About 1906, Philadelphia dealer Henry Chapman acquired a hoard of 1806 half cents.  Although no figure was given out at the time, it is estimated that a couple hundred or so coins were involved.  Most or all had much of their original mint red color, with toning to brown, and with light striking at the upper part of the wreath.

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neat stories...

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Another:

Castine Hoard of Early Silver coins (discovered in the 1840's)

From November 1840 through April 1841, Captain Stephen Grindle and his son Samuel unearthed many silver coins on their farm on the Bagaduce River about six miles from the harbor of Castine, Maine.  The number of pieces found was not recorded, but is believed to have been between 500 and 2,000, buried in 1690 (the latest date observed) or soon afterward.  Most pieces were foreign silver coins, but dozens of Massachusetts Pine Tree shillings and related silver coins found.  This hoard stands today as one of the most famous in American history.

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