Join us for an intriguing discussion on astonishing 1800s Alabama treasures that have been unearthed, along with the extraordinary treasures waiting to be discovered. Delve into the Tuscaloosa Hoard, consisting of 276 pre-Civil War gold and silver coins accidentally unearthed by a Crimson Tide football player near Tuscaloosa. Attendees
Join us for an intriguing discussion on astonishing 1800s Alabama treasures that have been unearthed, along with the extraordinary treasures waiting to be discovered. Delve into the Tuscaloosa Hoard, consisting of 276 pre-Civil War gold and silver coins accidentally unearthed by a Crimson Tide football player near Tuscaloosa. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to view and handle an 1850s silver half dollar from this treasure trove.
Discover the buried Civil War-era treasure, valued at about 2 million dollars today, comprising $20 gold coins found in 1926 just south of Demopolis. Learn about pre-Civil War silver and copper coins, Confederate army artifacts, and southern pre-Civil War paper currency uncovered by various individuals over the past three decades. Witness a pirate's black glass rum bottle dating back to 1650 - 1725, salvaged from approximately 11 feet of coastal sand.Explore missing treasures such as the jewel-laden gold cross, as tall as a man, lost on Dauphin Island around 1711 - 1717 by French settlers. Gain insight from confidential information shared by an old French priest, revealing the buried artifact's history and location. Uncover the mysteries of American soda bottles, valued from $5,000.00 each, exclusive to seven cities in Alabama, including Anniston and Gadsden.
After the presentation, feel free to bring pre-1920 coins and antique bottles for a complimentary appraisal. For more fascinating stories and historical treasure hunts, visit my YouTube podcast "Searching for Truth and Treasure in Alabama with Jim Phillips."
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