TREASURE HUNTING JULY 2024

This month's contents include: 

News and Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes a Bronze Age hoard from Wales and a hoard of buttons from the Thames.

 

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

 

An Introduction to Early Scottish Coinage – John Philpotts looks at the history of coinage in Scotland, from the first issues in the 12th century.

 

Sunbathing Romans and Folded Hammereds – Michael Stanley makes some great finds in Somerset with his XP Deus II.

 

Those Wonky Tealby Pennies of Henry II  – Adrian Gayler examines the discovery of the Tealby Hoard and the pennies that take its name.

 

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

 

Ancient Rome to the Internet – Ella Mackenzie reports on sales of coins from the Botley Hoard and a stunning gold solidus

 

Don’t Be Mislead  – Nick Toczek presents some of his lead finds and looks at the historical usage of this deadly metal.

 

A Small World – Alison Harrington braves the winter weather and Essex clay to winkle out some interesting finds.

 

Celtic Gold and Republican Silver Hoard – A Field Is Never Truly Done – Jana Karst and the History Hunters Metal Detecting Group unearth a rare hoard of gold staters and Roman denarii.

 

Holly’s Gold – Penny Vickers strikes gold on a club dig in Cheshire.

 

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