http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/articles/2006/12/06/coin_dropped_in_salvation_army_kettle_worth_14000/ Seems the Christmas spirit is alive and well in Barre VT.
If I owned a 1908 2 1/2 dollar gold indian, I'd be a little concerned right now. My wife was in Barre all day today visiting family, and she hates my hobby. Sounds like someone has the holiday spirit. Ho ho ho!
Thanks Doug! It would be (or would have been) a big change from the usual twelve pairs of white socks.