Lost & found collectors items in Austin

Lost coins near Capitol, downtown Austin.

I was walking along Congress Avenue near the Texas Capitol in downtown Austin at about 7:20 p.m. last Friday when I realized two coins from my grandfather's collection had slipped from my pocket. The coins are tarnished keepsakes, some early pennies and a commemorative from the '60s, and they mean more to me than their metal value. They’re irreplaceable to my family, and I’m anxious about how to start rebuilding the collection if they’re gone for good. If someone found them, please think of them as part of a tiny family history and leave them somewhere safe near the Capitol steps.