Lost
Sentimental
LOST coins from grandfather near Discovery Green
Discovery Green
Lost
listing
Posted
2 days
ago
Description
Hi, I am Marcus Bennett. I was downtown Houston around 12:15 PM on Tuesday, strolling near the Discovery Green fountain with a tin of coins my grandfather collected. I set the tin down briefly while grabbing a snack, and when I looked back it was gone from my pocket. The coins span roughly from the 1920s to the 1960s and include a few Texas-minted pieces. Those coins carry family memories, and I am shaken by the loss. If found, they belong with our family keepsake box near the park’s edge.
Approximate last-seen location
Discovery Green
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