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  "id": 15756754,
  "title": "1867 $5 gold coin found in Texas cigar box sells for $97,600",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/1867-5-gold-coin-found-in-texas-cigar-box-sells-for-97-600",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T11:54:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1867-san-francisco-minted-a-5-gold-coin-that-passed-down-through-a-family-159-years-later-it-was-found-inside-a-cigar-box-in-a-texas-closet-and-sold-for-97600-after-experts-identified-its-rarity/articleshow/135069135.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A remarkable 1867-S Liberty Half Eagle gold coin was unearthed from an obscure closet in Texas, boasting a staggering value of $97,600. This highly sought-after coin, a valuable heirloom of a Union soldier, shattered previous auction records. Experts praised its rarity and condition, sparking intense competition among collectors. After a thrilling auction, the coin found its new home in a private…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}