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CARSON CITY, Nev. — The final treasures of a quiet man who collected a fortune in gold coins will be auctioned off today.

The body of Walter Samaszko Jr. was found in his Carson City home in June 2012.

After his death, a cleaning crew hired to tidy up his modest home came upon a stunning discovery — boxes and boxes full of gold coins and bullion.

The fortune, after taxes, will go to Samaszko’s only surviving cousin, a substitute teacher in California.

The first batch, mostly bullion, was sold at auction in February for $3.5 million. Today’s auction at the Carson City courthouse includes more than 2,600 coins to be sold in six lots.

Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover says five bidders are expected to participate.

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