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Drawers — 7 Finds, $60 Million (Reported)

Hidden Treasures in Everyday Spaces

This list serves as a compact archive of modern drawer 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:

$48 million for a physical Bitcoin
$9 million for copy of the U.S. Constitution.
$1.7 million for an antique plate

Overlooked for years, these surprising discoveries reveal how valuable treasures can be — even when hiding in plain sight. The list features illustrative examples, not a comprehensive ranking.

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7—Legendary Finds

1. Gold Cas Coin Treasure: $48 Million for Rare Numismatic Treasure

📰 📅 2021 Report: A 1,000 BTC 'Gold Cas' coin, purchased in 2011 for $4,905 and forgotten in a desk drawer for years in the U.S., was valued at $48 million—based on Bitcoin's value of $48,000 per coin at the time—making it the world’s most valuable numismatic item at that time. Only six were minted, with four still unredeemed.

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2. Filing Cabinet Treasure: $9 Million for 1787 Constitution

📰 📽️ 📅 2024 Report: A rare 1787 U.S. Constitution copy was discovered in a filing cabinet on a historic North Carolina farm. Initially part of Governor Samuel Johnston’s collection, this treasure sold at auction for $9 million, cementing its rarity and historical significance.

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3. Ceramic Treasure: £1.2 Million ($1.7 Million) for Rare Plate

📰 📽️ 📅 2021 Report: A priceless 16th-century Italian maiolica plate by Nicola da Urbino, depicting Samson and Delilah, was found in a UK drawer. Estimated at £80,000–£120,000, it sold for a record £1,236,000 ($1,721,000) due to its rarity and cultural importance.

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4. Game Piece: £735,000 ($929,000) for Family's $6 Purchase

📰 📅 2019 Report: A medieval game piece from the world-famous Lewis Chessmen was discovered in a drawer in Scotland—55 years after it was unknowingly purchased for $6. This treasure fetched £735,000 ($929,000) at auction, celebrated for its rarity and storied past.

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5. Sealed Super Mario Treasure—$660,000 for Rare Game Found in Drawer

📰 📅 2021 Report: In the USA, a sealed Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge—discovered in an office drawer—sold for $660,000 at the time. This treasure highlights the immense value of retro gaming collectibles and underscores the growing interest in video game memorabilia. While market values can fluctuate, this sale remains a milestone in the collectibles industry.

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6. Coin Cache: AUD $250,000 (USD $164,500) for Rare Coin

📰 📅 2023 Report: In Australia, a rare 19th-century Chinese silver coin—bought for AUD $10 (USD $6.50) and later sold for AUD $250,000 (USD $164,500)—was discovered in a filing cabinet. This treasure highlights its immense historical and monetary value.

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7. Junk Drawer Treasure—$22,200 Ticket From Historic Game Found at Home

📰 📅 2022 Report: A U.S. man uncovered a sports treasure after finding a worn 1962 basketball ticket stub in a junk drawer at his home in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA. Bought for just a few dollars, the stub from Wilt Chamberlain’s historic 100-point game was authenticated and reportedly sold at auction for $22,200 following publication of this article.

█ Story, images, and video: 🔗 Sports Collectors Daily

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