Traversing Skyrim from Rorikstead to Whiterun (after drinking with Sam), I came across a Shrine to Stendarr, near Gjukar's Monument. When I approached, there was a book (a big orange/brown one) and a necklace along with a satchel and 2 silvers ingots. I could not "interact" (pick up) with the book or amulet. This has happened to me many times before in the game and I usually quicksave and quick reload to get them set straight.

This time, when I reloaded, the book and amulet were gone. I did this about 3 times and they always disappeared. I scoured the shrine from top to bottom to no avail.

My question: Is there supposed to be a book and amulet there, or was I seeing things?

Tsun laughs at Your Heresy, and I always have a Skill book, a Satchel, and the two Silver Ingots on the Zenithar Shrine. Tsun has a second Shrine facing the River with a little more loot. The Shrine of Stuhn close to the small hill and Dragon Mound has a Twin Secrets, a Gem, and a Strongbbox as well.

EDIT The Book for Me is a 2920 Second Seed, and No Amulet with two characters.

EDIT 2 The Shrine has an Amulet of Zenithar and Tongs that have fallen to the ground in three separate Saves. I geuss I have been lucky the Skill Book has always remained where My character can interact without using Console Commands like tcl.