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Closets — 10 Finds, $14 Million

Hidden Treasures in Everyday Places

This list serves as a compact archive of modern closet and cabinet treasure history — a quick reference for journalists, researchers, and enthusiasts. It highlights how high-value items continue to surface in ordinary places.

A few legendary examples from the list below:

$88,000 for a video game discovered in a closet
$447,000 for a historic concert poster discovery
$2.5 Million for a rare coin found in a cabinet

Overlooked for years, these surprising discoveries reveal how valuable treasures can be — even when hiding in plain sight.

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10—Legendary Finds

1. Nickel Mystery—$4.2 Million for Closet Find Once Called a Fake

📰 📅 2022 Report: In the US, a rare 1913 Liberty Head nickel—once deemed fake and lost for decades—fetched $4.2 million after it was unearthed in a family closet and authenticated by specialists. Originally found at a car crash site, this nickel represents a significant find in numismatic history. The story highlights the importance of reputable specialists for examining and valuing potential treasures.

█ Full story and images: 🔗 TMZ

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2. Comic Cache—$3.5 Million for Trove of Comics Found in Basement Closet

📰 📅 2012 Report: In Virginia, USA, a man discovered a collection of 345 comic books in a basement closet, initially unaware of their value. The collection, which includes some of the most prized comic book issues, sold for about $3.5 million. Key highlights include a 1939 Detective Comics No. 27, featuring Batman's debut, and a 1938 Action Comics No. 1, marking Superman's first appearance.

█ Full story and images: 🔗 Today

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3. Massachusetts Marvel—$2.5 Million for Rare 1652 Coin Found in Dutch Cabinet

📰 📽️ 📅 2024 Report: A rare 1652 Massachusetts threepence coin—struck at the Boston Mint and found in an old cabinet in the Netherlands—was sold in the US for $2.5 million. It set records as the most valuable pre-Revolutionary and non-gold US coin sold at auction. Only one exists outside museums, making it a grail treasure for collectors.

█ Full story, video, and images: 🔗 Popular Science

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4. Chamberlain Gem—$1.7 Million for Rookie Card Found in Closet After 60 Years

📰 📅 2024 Report: In Minnesota, USA, a 1961 Wilt Chamberlain rookie card stored in a grocery store closet for 60 years sold privately for $1.7 million. Discovered by the original owner's family, it was graded an SGC 10, making it the only card of its kind. The rarity of this pristine card set a new record.

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5. Closet Find—$1.5 Million for Rare Blanket Discovered in Home

📰 📽️ 📅 2017 Report: In California, USA, a man discovered a blanket in his closet that astonishingly fetched $1.5 million at auction. Inherited from his grandmother and once used as a birthing cloth for kittens, this rare 1800s handwoven Navajo blanket emerged as a windfall treasure, transforming his financial fortunes.

█ Full story, video, and images: 🔗 CNBC

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6. Holly Poster Find—$447,000 for Rare Concert Poster Hidden in Closet

📰 📅 2022 Report: A rare poster advertising Buddy Holly's final scheduled concert, canceled due to his untimely passing, fetched $447,000 at auction. Discovered by a maintenance man, it had been stored in a closet for 50 years.

█ Full story and images: 🔗 Variety

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7. Monster Movie Surprise—$262,900 for $5 Film Poster Found in Closet

📰 📅 2013 Report: A rare 1931 Frankenstein movie poster—purchased decades earlier for under $5—fetched a record $262,900 at auction. Originally discovered in an antique store and stored in a closet for 30 years, its rarity and unexpected value surprised many.

█ Full story, link, and images: 🔗 Heritage Auctions

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8. Guitar Gold—£175,000 ($220,000) for Rare Instrument Found in Cupboard

📰 📅 2022 Report: In the UK, a teacher discovered her father's 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard in a cupboard—overlooked for years and presumed to hold little value. Found in Prestbury, this rare guitar, purchased for £50 in 1967, was appraised at £175,000 (approximately $220,000 in 2024). Its value is underscored by its limited production—only about 1,500 units were made. An American Blues star has since purchased the guitar and plans to restore it.

█ Full story and image: 🔗 Birmingham Mail

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9. Closet Cache—$180,480 for Overlooked 'Hat Rack' Box Revealed as Rare Chinese Treasure

📰 📅 2023 Report: An overlooked treasure in an Essex home, an 18th-century Chinese zitan "dragon" box, astonishingly fetched $180,480 at a UK auction. This inherited treasure, hidden for decades, unveils a remarkable chapter in its storied past.

█ Full story and images: 🔗 Art Daily

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10. Closet Treasure—$88,550 for Rare Super Mario Bros. 2 Found in Storage

📰 📅 2021 Report: A sealed 1988 Super Mario Bros. 2 game, discovered inside a Nintendo box at an estate sale in Indiana, USA, was found tucked in the back of a crowded walk-in closet. It later sold for $88,550 in Knoxville, TN. Its rarity and pristine condition made it a priceless find.

█ Full story and image: 🔗 Fox 59

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