TREASURE HUNTING AUGUST 2024

This month's contents include: 

News & Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes a Bronze Age torc from Devon, Saxon gold from Essex and the discovery of a dragon in Yorkshire!

 

Reader Finds – A glorious pictorial summary of some of our readers’ recent finds.

 

Field of dreams – Teresa Frost and her husband David have made some fantastic finds on their Suffolk permission, including an absolutely stunning Anglo-Saxon gold bead.

 

Roman Hoard – Share in the excitement as Gareth Williams and his friends unearth a hoard of silver denarii in Wales.

 

Celtic Coin Values – Details and sale prices of Celtic coins sold recently by Chris Rudd Auctions.

 

Closing the Loop – Dr Natasha Harlow examines the importance of metal detected finds in her research investigating the Iceni tribe of East Anglia.

 

Hunting with Hawks – Aaron Hammond takes a look at the metallic finds associated with this ancient pastime.

 

An Auction Guide – If you’re thinking of selling a coin or artefact, Ella Makenzie’s helpful guide talks you through the steps involved.

 

A Gold & Silver Saxon Hoard – David Cooper and his fellow club members discover a hoard of 50 Anglo-Saxon coins in Worcestershire, which leads to an archaeological dig.

 

Polish Denars and a Pile of Armour – Patryk Chmielewski shares his finds from Poland.

 

Auction Round-Up – A selection of lots sold at TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.