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Metal detector Golden Mask 4 Xtreme

Metal detector Golden Mask 4 Xtreme

Elmara
10845 16
Fans of pure analogs, a class of detectors that have now died out, will see a new detector in a few days. Even though Golden Mask has also been concentrating on making digitals, it has still come up with a new version of the most popular analogue detector of today, the GM4. You can see the first details in the article. The first detectors will arrive this week!
When I started selling my finds...

When I started selling my finds...

jaccob
5052 10
On Saturday I decided to repay my debt to the company and went to a small family festival in Hlásná Třebáň organized by the local volunteer fire brigade.
Massive gilded "royal" ring from the 14th century

Massive gilded "royal" ring from the 14th century

GM4PRO
3527 2
The rare ring was discovered during an archaeological research carried out by researchers from the National Institute of Archaeology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in the citadel of the medieval fortress of Kokalyan Urvich. The ring was lying in a carved tomb from the late 14th century and is directly linked to the ruler.
When the first axe is found

When the first axe is found

Elmara
26647 103
Finding such an axe might seem like a common thing to some, but it really isn't. There are 71 of this type of axe with lobes in the entire history of "history hunters" so far. This makes it clear that the find is exceptional, most searchers will never find it, and I think it should be treated as such. The article includes a joint interview with the axe finder, Nebelix.
The most beautiful find of July 2024 - qualification

The most beautiful find of July 2024 - qualification

Elmara
51305 51
A new qualification is here and a number of wonderful finds have come together again. Last round was exciting right up to the last few minutes and I have to say we enjoyed it very much. To make things a little more interesting, we managed to get a top detector back into the competition after a long time.
Workers digging rainwater pit, discover treasure

Workers digging rainwater pit, discover treasure

GM4PRO
3671 3
A rare 18th-century treasure was discovered in a rubber plantation near Chengalaya in Kannur, India, while digging a pit to catch rainwater. The collection included gold and silver coins, gold necklaces, earrings, rings and other jewellery, including gold medallions and pearl necklaces.
World Gold Panning Championships 2024

World Gold Panning Championships 2024

strážce
5366 6
We invite you to the prestigious World Gold Prospecting Championships, which this year will be held in the picturesque surroundings of the Valley of the Lost Adits, right in the area of the Gold Mining Museum. This historic site is located just two kilometres west of the town of Zlaté Hory. In the article you will also find how-to guides on panning for gold.
Golden Staters of Alexander the Great

Golden Staters of Alexander the Great

GM4PRO
12256 29
This spring, a significant hoard of gold and silver coins dating back to the 4th century BC was discovered in Crete. During excavations using metal detectors, archaeologists uncovered gold coins of enormous value, depicting Alexander the Great at various stages of his life. Silver coins of various cities and rulers were also found.

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