Tom Luxsox Coins

Silver Oklahoma

Coin Collecting and Confederate Gold

Coin Collecting and Confederate Gold

Jason Whitney, the President of First Fidelity Reserve finds the hobby of coin collecting uniquely interwoven into the history of America.  Beaumont Texas the home of First Fidelity Reserve is steeped in exciting history dating back before the Civil War. Texas was in fact one of the last state to declare its secession before Lincoln took office on March 4, 1861. About four years later when General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox in, 1865, the War Between the States officially ended and Texas once again became a part of the union.  During those war years many stories were told of hidden treasures of  gold and silver coins buried by military and government entities.

In one of them…a secret, subversive Confederate group, the Knights of the Golden Circle, hid fortunes in ill-gotten Confederate gold to finance a second Civil War.  Cryptic clues are said to lead to coin caches.

Sounds similar to the Walt Disney’s National Treasure Book of Secrets movie theme, a sequel to the 2004 hit?  Nicholas Cage stars as Ben Gates, a treasure hunter in hot pursuit of a mythical treasure through a series of clues passed down for centuries?  Thought a lunatic, Gates perseveres and discovers the greatest cache of treasure of all time, Cibola, the Seven Cities of Gold.

1. “Boy, you see that tree?  That’s a treasure tree.  You see that writing?  If you can figure out what it is, you’ll find some gold.”

The old man said no more, but his words stuck with Brewer throughout childhood and two tours of duty in Vietnam as a Navy helicopter crewman.  So did memories of Ashcraft’s frequent, unexplained rides into the nearby Ouachita Mountains.

Retiring from the Navy in 1977, Brewer took up an illusive quest…for buried treasure and his family’s links to the mysterious Knights of the Golden Circle.  Many years of research placed Brewer among a growing following who believe the group buried millions in gold across a dozen states, to finance a second Civil War that never came to be.  And Brew believes Grandpa Ashcraft and his son Odis were somehow involved with it.

In Brewer’s Ben Gates journey, he has unearthed about $200,000 worth of gold and silver coins, proving he’s not some old coot with a metal detector.  For those numismatist and history buffs who like these types of stories Whitney of First Fidelity Reserve recommends that you read  Shadow of the Sentinel:  One Man’s Quest to Find the Hidden treasure of the Confederacy, which Brewer co-authored in 2003 with Warren Getler, a former Wall Street Journal reporter.  Reissued in paperback as “Rebel Gold,” the book gives new information of the hidden history of the KGC and details Brewer’s research into his family connections and his work in cracking the KGC hidden code.

Many KGC symbols are recurring: snakes, turtles, crescent moons, crosses, numbers and letters with odd flourishes.  Brewer believes they may be cryptic indicators of distance and direction, all clues to buried treasure.

He is now working in Oklahoma, after a “big, big one,” big enough to validate his 30-year search. The Oklahoma cache was reportedly two million dollars when it was buried with today worth about 80 times that face value.  “Coins steeped in this type of exciting history virtually addicts us who love collecting these beautiful, fascinating links to our historical roots,” states, Jason Whitney, First Fidelity Reserve’s president.

About the Author

James Burns is a Texas resident, an occasional writer, and publicist for Subterfuge publishing

Oklahoma $3.49 Oklahoma

Oklahoma! $8.99 Oklahoma!

Tory Silver Oklahoma Straight Breast Collar Horse $119.99 Oklahoma style hand engraved silver plate silver on fine bridle leather breast plate will match any Tory Oklahoma silver headstall.

University of Oklahoma Toggle Bracelet $13.99 University of Oklahoma Toggle Bracelet Sure to please U of Oklahoma fans! Toggle bracelet with glass bead. Silver plated.

University of Oklahoma Pearl Bracelet $13.99 University of Oklahoma Pearl Bracelet The perfect gift for any U of Oklahoma fans! Pretty beaded stretch bracelet with faux pearl. Silver plated.

University of Oklahoma Earrings $11.99 University of Oklahoma Earrings Go Sooners! French wire earrings with glass bead. Silver plated.

Oklahoma State University Earrings $11.99 Oklahoma State University Earrings Go Cowboys! French wire earrings with glass bead. Silver plated.

Oklahoma Sooners Silver Coin Ornament $15 Hang a coin on your tree! This Oklahoma Sooners Silver Coin Ornament features a fine silver plated 39mm (1.5") commemorative coin minted with university emblems and protected in an acrylic ornament capsule. The perfect gift that always ready to hang. Comes with a custom box Officially licensed

Oklahoma Sooners Silver Pocket Watch $45.45 Suntime has thoughtfully crafted a superior quality timepiece in silver tone plating with a matching 12" chain. Suntime has employed a quartz-accurate Japanese movement to display time on a traditionally styled watch face that includes both 12 and 24 hour numerals. A great gift for any NCAA Oklahoma Sooners fan.

Oklahoma Sooners Tie Bar $33.95 Officially licensed Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Tie Bar. Celebrate the home team in style. Tie bar constructed of enamel on a silver plated setting. By Cufflinks, Inc.

University of Oklahoma Sooners Bead in Sterling Silver $59 Sterling silver University of Oklahoma collegiate bead. (QRS3027) Oklahoma Sooners Reversable bead Licensed college bead Compatible with Pandora, Chamilia, Troll, Biagi, Zable, Kera, Personality, Reflections, Silverado and many more charm bracelets View entire Euro beads collection here

Sterling Silver Antiqued Oklahoma State Charm $31.01 Plum Island Silver Company is a leading supplier of Sterling Silver Jewelry. We have one of the largest selections of Sterling Silver Jewelry in the world. Our customer service is unexcelled. Give us a try and see why we are America s Favorite Sterling Silver Supplier . Sterling silver ANTIQUED OKLAHOMA STATE CHARM

Tory 3/4In Oklahoma Show Halter w/Lead Horse Dark $199.99 Hand engraved Oklahoma silver, narrow silver bars. Comes with matching lead.

Tory 3/4In Oklahoma Show Halter w/Lead Weanling Da $154.99 Hand engraved Oklahoma silver, narrow silver bars. Comes with matching lead.

Tory 3/4In Oklahoma Show Halter w/Lead Yearling Da $179.99 Hand engraved Oklahoma silver, narrow silver bars. Comes with matching lead.

Oklahoma State University Toggle Bracelet $13.99 Oklahoma State University Toggle Bracelet Sure to please OSU fans! Toggle bracelet with glass bead. Silver plated.

Sterling Silver Collegiate University of Oklahoma Pendant $72 Sterling Silver Collegiate University of Oklahoma Pendant is available from jewelbasket.com for only $39.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on College Jewelry, jewelry and gifts.

Sterling Silver Collegiate Oklahoma State Charm $71 Sterling Silver Collegiate Oklahoma State Charm is available from jewelbasket.com for only $38.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on College Jewelry, jewelry and gifts.

Sterling Silver Collegiate University of Oklahoma Toe Ring $82 Sterling Silver Collegiate University of Oklahoma Toe Ring is available from jewelbasket.com for only $44.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on College Jewelry, jewelry and gifts.

Oklahoma Sooners Sterling Silver ''OU'' 1/4'' Pendant $34.99 Show your team spirit everywhere you go with this Oklahoma Sooners pendant. Officially licensed Made of Solid Sterling Silver Custom made when ordered. Ships in 7-12 business days.

Oklahoma Sooners Sterling Silver ''OU'' Football Pendant $44.99 Show your team spirit everywhere you go with this Oklahoma Sooners pendant. Officially licensed Made of Solid Sterling Silver Custom made when ordered. Ships in 7-12 business days.

Oklahoma Sooners Sterling Silver Seal 5/8'' Pendant $39.99 Show your team spirit everywhere you go with this Oklahoma Sooners pendant. Officially licensed Made of Solid Sterling Silver Custom made when ordered. Ships in 7-12 business days.

Oklahoma Sooners Sterling Silver Wagon Pendant $36.99 Show your team spirit everywhere you go with this Oklahoma Sooners pendant. Officially licensed Made of Solid Sterling Silver Custom made when ordered. Ships in 7-12 business days.

Oklahoma Sooners Sterling Silver ''OU'' 5/8'' Pendant $36.99 Show your team spirit everywhere you go with this Oklahoma Sooners pendant. Officially licensed Made of Solid Sterling Silver Custom made when ordered. Ships in 7-12 business days.

Oklahoma Sooners Sterling Silver ''OU'' 3/8'' Pendant $34.99 Show your team spirit everywhere you go with this Oklahoma Sooners pendant. Officially licensed Made of Solid Sterling Silver Custom made when ordered. Ships in 7-12 business days.

Oklahoma Sooners Sterling Silver ''OU'' 1'' Pendant $49.99 Show your team spirit everywhere you go with this Oklahoma Sooners pendant. Officially licensed Made of Solid Sterling Silver Custom made when ordered. Ships in 7-12 business days.

Oklahoma Sooners Silver License Plate Laser Tag $28 When you're a bumper-to-bumper fan- show it with this Oklahoma Sooners Silver Laser Tag. Features durable acrylic auto tag with team logo laser-cut. Hand-assembled in the USA Officially licensed