Gardener digs up rare silver and gold coins in treasure hunt [Video]

The discovery of a buried treasure, which included valuable old coins and antiques, is the talk of downtown St. Albans. “I was just dumbfounded, really,” said gardener Kelly Wakefield, who discovered the treasure while taking care of the plantings in Taylor Park in St. Albans. Wakefield had been reading the book “Lady Liberty’s Treasure Hunt,” which makes learning about history fun. It provides clues about real treasure chests hidden throughout the Northeast. During her spring cleanup in the park, Wakefield found a rock with a skull and crossbones on it. The stone also had a code matching Wakefield’s book at home, so she knew to dig.Under a shrub, Wakefield found a stash of valuable silver and gold coins, as well as antiques and collectibles. The treasure included a Civil War-era bullet, referencing the infamous 1864 raid of St. Albans by Confederate soldiers who snuck in through Canada.”It’s really neat to …