In 2023, a Kentucky farmer found an 1856 silver half dollar in his field; within an hour

A Kentucky farmer discovered over 800 Civil War-era gold and silver coins. This extraordinary hoard, valued at more than ...
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The ‘Great Kentucky Hoard’: how a farmer found 700 coins from the Civil War in his field

Sports-lover turned journalist, born and bred in Scotland, with a passion for football (soccer). He’s also a keen follower of NFL, NBA, golf and tennis, among others, and always has an eye on the ...
NBC Bay Area

Man discovers rare gold coins possibly worth millions in Kentucky cornfield

A man in Kentucky unearthed hundreds of Civil War-era gold coins in a cornfield, and experts believe they could be worth millions of dollars. Experts say the coins, known as “The Great Kentucky Hoard, ...
Lexington Herald-Leader

Coin collecting is on the rise. And the editor of its bible lives in Lexington

Coin collecting gains traction among Gen Z and Millennials via online marketplaces. Jeff Garrett is Senior Editor of the Red Book and one of the nation’s top experts in coins Discovery of the 2023 ...