Gold coins found in gardens and yards? The next time you’re outside your house digging around, keep these gold-finding reports in mind.
1. Finds Old Gold Coin While Raking Yard
In 1934, Harry Burkins was working up the ground with a rake when he uncovered a bright gold coin. It was about the size of a five dollar gold piece, but the back side of the coin showed a coat of arms with a crown at the top. It was dated 1773. [Source]
2. Woman Digs Up More Than Lily Bulbs
In 1916, while digging up lily bulbs in her garden, Mrs. Grey of California, dug up an old rusty can. Inside the can, wrapped in the remains of a handkerchief, were several gold coins.
As the story goes, the wife of the previous homeowner would often bury money in the garden. After her death, her husband dug up several of her treasures. [Source]
3. Find Chest of Gold Coins
In New Jersey, 1907, Henry Nelson was digging up the floor of an old woodshed when he uncovered a chest. When he opened the chest up he found 163 coins from France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and England. The incredible find was said to be worth $3,000. [Source]
4. Good Dog!
In Iowa, 1915, a painter and paperhanger noticed his dog digging under the porch at the back of the kitchen. As he watched his dog dig away, he saw something glitter in the dirt. He checked it out and discovered that it was a $20 gold piece.
The man did some digging himself and found a small tin box filled with gold coins. The total value was $1,000 in $5, $10, and $20 gold coins. [Source]
5. Digs Up Cans of Gold Before Dying
Finally, here is a rather odd news report from 1915 about a man who thoughtfully dug up his cans of gold right before he died:
“Arising from a bed where he was soon to take his last sleep, Frank Finn, 72, a contractor, walked unsteadily into the yard at the rear of his home a few days ago, took a shovel and dug in the soft earth. He uncovered three cans, took them back into the house with him, covered them over in the bed and then, himself, climbed back into bed. Five minutes later he was dead. In each of the three cans was $500 in gold and silver.” [Source]
