On Friday morning, March 23, Facilities Maintenance Technician at Columbia County Derek Fraiser found a 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar.

Fraiser was working on replacing the bottom base of the columns in the entrance to the old courthouse when something shiny stood out from the ordinary view.

He was hammering the base open when he saw the coin.

"You couldn't miss it. It's amazing how shiny it was," Fraiser said.

He said finding the treasure was a big surprise and that he had to ask himself if this was really happening or if someone was messing with him.

"I really thought it was Canadian coin or something, because I have never had one of these or even held one," Fraiser said.

"I ran downstairs and said, "look, look, look" and I showed it to my coworker."

Fraiser was proud and excited about his finding and said he has always had a passion for history.

"I'm excited to give it to the historical museum upstairs. He's [Columbia County Historical Society Museum & Library librarian] going to be super happy."

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