The incredible hoard of mostly gold, and some silver, coins.
It turns out he uncovered what has already become known as the Great Kentucky Hoard.
All of the coins date to 1863 or earlier, meaning they were likely buried around the same time.
The incredible hoard of mostly gold, and some silver, coins. (Photo:Numismatic Guaranty Co.)
They are also from the U.S. Mint.
Additionally, the hoard contains about 20 $10 Liberty Head coins and eight $20 Liberty Heads.
This fantastic run of coins can sell for a whopping six figures.
A Liberty Head double eagle coin, $20, similar to those found in the hoard. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
The coins were conserved and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, which pronounced them in incredible condition.
Certified and well-packaged with notice of provenance, they were sold throughGovmint.com.
Coin collectors were clearly excited purchasers, as many of the varieties are already out of stock.
A $10 Liberty head coin similar to those discovered. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Who buried these coins?
Kentucky was aborder stateand, despite originally proclaiming neutrality, its citizens were deeply divided in their loyalties.
The dates on the coins would support such a timeline.
Unfortunately, with the coins removed from theirin situ, they become a more limited resource for historians.
A Liberty Head double eagle coin, $20, similar to those found in the hoard.
They have been verified for authenticity and are offered on sale to collectors.
A $10 Liberty head coin similar to those discovered.
