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Extraordinary find using a metal detector 2026/10 – a silver pot

Yet another find that’s sure to get the searchers’ adrenaline pumping.

A metal detectorist has found a hoard of silver thalers, including coins from the reign of Rudolf II.

A coin hoard dating from the late 16th century has been discovered beneath the Hungarian hill of Somló. The collection consists of silver thalers from various parts of Europe, including coins minted by Rudolf II, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor. One of Rudolf’s coins helped archaeologists determine when the hoard was buried.

The most beautiful find with a metal detector in August 2026

August brought a number of wonderful finds and several truly beautiful pieces, which was reflected in the voting, where there are several clear favourites.

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An ancient umbo – an iron part of a shield – was found at the collection centre. It even had bones inside it.

He went to a scrapyard to look for parts for old motorbikes. But he discovered a 1,800-year-old piece of a shield from the Roman period. Inside, there were even human bones. This unusual find from Hrubieszów in Poland surprised more than just archaeologists.

A treasure worth two houses. A jug full of medieval silver coins was found in Kolomna

During a rescue archaeological excavation in the historic centre of Kolomna, Russia, archaeologists came across an exceptionally well-preserved hoard of coins dating from the first half of the 15th century. Over 2,600 silver coins were hidden inside a ceramic jug. According to experts, this is the largest complete collection of Russian coins from this period.

He was digging in his garden and found the largest Viking hoard in Denmark

A homeowner in Rebild, Denmark, was digging up the ground in preparation for building a terrace when he stumbled upon a huge treasure from the Viking Age. Silver coins, brooches, bracelets, chains, ingots and chopped-up silver weighing 18.5 kg. In terms of scale, it surpassed all previously known Viking silver hoards in the country. 

The most beautiful find with a metal detector, August 2026 – shortlist

The holidays are over, the kids are off to school, and it’s time for the competition to find the most beautiful metal detector find of August.

A metal detectorist has found a unique button dating back 3,000 years

At first glance, this unassuming bronze object, 24 millimetres in diameter, is an exceptionally rare find. It is a button from the Late Bronze Age. Only 19 similar examples are known to exist across the whole of Britain. It was discovered alongside a small bronze axe near Barton Turf in England.

Metal detectorists have discovered a hoard of Roman denarii and Dacian bracelets

On 26 July, metal detectorist Ioji Ștefan Cătălin, known by the nickname ‘The Treasure Hunter’, discovered a unique collection of Roman silver coins and Dacian jewellery near the Romanian village of Apostolache. Together with other members of his metal-detecting club, he duly handed the find over to the authorities and can look forward to a substantial financial reward.