In 1975 the Finnestad family built a 3 car garage. Defying child labor laws, the Finnestad children were put to work. During the construction, while digging the foundation for the building another piece of the past from the Browne school was discovered. Approximately 3 feet below the surface a shiny object appeared. As the digging continued a coin was retrieved from the soil, a 1937 Liberty 50 cent piece.
Based upon inflation, the coin's value would be $8.99 in 2021. However as it is a somewhat rare coin, the approximate value is much greater.
The coin was found on the backside of the building, possibly where the playground equipment was located while the Browne school was in operation. If any student of the Browne school lost their half dollar, please leave a message in the comments. Storage fees have been accumulating.
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