Every issue is packed with fascinating articles to help you get the most out of your hobby – this month's contents include:
News & Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting features some amazing finds, including a Roman goat figurine found in Worcestershire, a bear’s head, a tiny cauldron, and a Roman copper cake from Anglesey.
Reader Finds – A glorious pictorial summary of some of our readers’ recent finds.
Medieval Knight on Horseback – Lisa Gravett unearths a beautiful artefact with her Minelab Equinox 800 which has been declared a Find of National Importance.
Back on the Big Permission – Patience pays off as James Lomas finally gets back on his permission in Hertfordshire and unearths his first official ‘Treasure’ item.
Lucky Four-leaved Clover – Josie Elias is a firm believer that you ‘make your luck’, as she and her friend Sam head back out hoping to follow up on their previous hoard finds.
The Yorkshire Detectorist – In this month’s column, Nick Toczek reflects on how wrong we often are – from a Roman coin minted in 1947 to a lead toy soldier that turned out to be a 2000-year-old figurine of Jupiter.
The Tarrant Gunville Hoard – This hoard of 31 staters found in Dorset and soon to be sold by Silbury Coins, offers a fascinating insight into the production and purpose of gold coins and deposition of hoards in the Late Iron Age.
Portable Antiquities Scheme Update – In this regular feature, Michael Lewis gives an insight into what has been going on behind the scenes at PAS this month, including a fund-raising appeal to buy a unique Tudor Heart pendant.
Celtic Coin Values – Details and sale prices of Celtic coins sold recently by Chris Rudd Auctions.
Bidders Give Detecting Finds their Seal of Approval – Ella Mackenzie reports on some of the standout detecting-found coins and artefacts sold at Spink’s recent auction.
Three Roman Coin Hoards in Eight Years – David Moss thought he had hit the jackpot eight years ago when he found a hoard on his permission in North Wales, so he couldn’t believe his luck when it looked like it was happening again….and again!
Auction Round-Up – A selection of lots sold at TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.
