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Surprising discovery of Civil War gold coins changes Kentucky farmer's life!
Um farmer in the state of Kentucky, United States, made a discovery that seems straight out of a fairy tale: more than 700 Golden coins rare, dating from the time of American Civil War (1861-1865), were found buried in his backyard. Estimated at R $ million 18, this incredible treasure was revealed to the public on the television program “Kentucky Life”.
The incredible story behind the discovery
The farmer, who preferred not to reveal his identity, said that the adventure began when he saw something shiny in the ground while digging on his property. Among the coins, examples of 1, 10 and 20 dollars, all in excellent condition. The most valuable of the find are the “Double Eagles"Of 1863, pieces coveted by collectors, according to the oliberal website.
“I would never have believed what happened next. Things that only happen in dreams.”, commented the farmer, describing the experience of spending about an hour collecting the precious coins.
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Assessment and historical importance
The numismatic expert Jeff Garrett was responsible for evaluating the coins, highlighting that the combination of historical relevance and excellent condition of the pieces contributed to their high value.”The older and rarer a coin is, the higher its value.“, explained Garrett, emphasizing the importance of this find for the collectors’ market.
Mystery about the origin of coins
It is still unclear how these Golden coins ended up on the farmer's property. One theory suggests that a former owner buried them to protect them during times of instability. Another hypothesis points to a possible robbery, with the person responsible hiding the treasure to retrieve it later, but never returning.
So this extraordinary discovery not only sparked the interest of historians and collectors, but also transformed the life of an ordinary Kentucky farmer, proving that stories of lost treasure can still come true.
In Brazil, the law would force the farmer to hand over every last coin to the government… see the Civil Code, treasure find…
If he found it then it's his, right?
Here, if the blessed Condefat finds out that someone found a coin from 1970, they come like vultures to take it, and they even confiscate the property if they doubt it, imagine a treasure like that.