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Truth and Treasure in Alabama

Jim Phillips is a treasure hunter, collector, appraiser and enthusiastic story teller and has a Master of Arts degree in educational media from UAB, graduate studies in motion picture production from San Diego State and a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast communications from the University of Alabama. As one who was always fascinated with history, Phillips, took up metal detecting several years ago and opened a whole new world of historical videography. Phillips started finding many historical objects: old coins, store tokens, buttons and eating utensils from the 1800s. Each object he found had an interesting story behind it about early Birmingham and antebellum Alabama.Listen in as Jim talks about his adventures in exploring Alabama looking for old coins, gold, silver and bottles. Jim also talks about the people he meets everyday as well as the stories they have to tell. He gives valuable information and tips about metal detecting, digging, appraising and will keep you entertaine

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    #2417 Old Coins! Don't be fooled!

    Old coins can be valuable but beware, there are lots of fakes out their!  Jim gives tips on how to know what is real and what is not.www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2416 Jim's favorite podcasts

    Jim talks about some of our previous podcasts.www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2415 Go Ahead, you explain this!

    Jim describes what happens when an old family treasure decides to make its presence known!www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2413 Alien Wives and Friendship Lies

    Are you married to an alien?www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2414 Medical Treasures #2

    Jim talks more his medical "treasure" adventures!www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2412 Medical Treasures!

    Jim talks about treasures in the medical field (well sort of!)www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2411 Alien or Angel at Wal-Mart?

    Another "interesting" encounter for Jim at his local Wal-Mart last week!  Was it and alien or an angel?www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2410 Lost Towns of Alabama

    Jim Phillips talks about some of the many towns that have disappeared over the years.www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2409 The Office Witch and Hurricane Breaks

    Was Jim visited by a witch? Hurricanes can bring up lost treasure but is it legal to hunt for it on the beach?www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2408 Daughters & Other Valuable Treasure

    Jim talks about special relationships with people that he has met and the importance of interacting with everyone you meet! And as always, he has some amazing treasure stories of things found in unexpected paces!www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2407 Bottle Values

    Jim discusses bottle values and how to go about finding out what a bottle might be worth.www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2406 Dauphin Island Gold Cross

    Dauphin Island is located across the Mississippi Sound at the entrance of MobileBay. It was used by the Spanish, French and the British as an army base andUnion troops were stationed here after the Civil War. It was also a haven for early-day pirates and outlaws as well. The island holds many legends of hidden treasure and is a relic hunter's paradise.A large jeweled cross was dropped in a well on Dauphin island to prevent itsbeing stolen by pirates and was never recovered. Tales and legends of buriedjars, pots and chests filled with treasure and savings are circulated quietlyamong the residents of Dauphin Island that date back centuries. The island hasnever had a bank.An unidentified Spanish galleon, carrying an estimated $1 million in gold andsilver treasure, was caught in a storm and wrecked on the E end of DauphinIsland in 1801. Only 11 crew members survived and told of the rich cargo that waslost. There was no salvage reported.www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2405 Dangers!

    There can be many dangers while metal detecting or digging for treasure! On this episode Jim fills us in on some of those dangers to be aware of!www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2404 UFO?

    Jim always has strange and interesting things happen while traveling throughout Alabama! This episode has a few "unexplained" stories!www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2403 | Appraising Coins

    Jim discusses the coins he has found and how to go about appraising them.www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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    #2402 | Bottles, Bottles, Bottles!

    Jim gives valuable information about bottle hunting old properties and even unexpected locations. He also talks about what makes bottles valuable.www.jimphillipsalabama.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-and-treasure-in-alabama--6057947/support.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Jim Phillips is a treasure hunter, collector, appraiser and enthusiastic story teller and has a Master of Arts degree in educational media from UAB, graduate studies in motion picture production from San Diego State and a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast communications from the University of Alabama. As one who was always fascinated with history, Phillips, took up metal detecting several years ago and opened a whole new world of historical videography. Phillips started finding many historical objects: old coins, store tokens, buttons and eating utensils from the 1800s. Each object he found had an interesting story behind it about early Birmingham and antebellum Alabama.Listen in as Jim talks about his adventures in exploring Alabama looking for old coins, gold, silver and bottles. Jim also talks about the people he meets everyday as well as the stories they have to tell. He gives valuable information and tips about metal detecting, digging, appraising and will keep you entertaine

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