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Extraordinary find using a metal detector 2026/11 – Gryf

A griffin really isn’t something you come across every day on LP, and it’s a truly extraordinary find. This one made its way to the museum just a few days after it was found, and in the article you can read an interview with the lucky finder.

The Minelab Vanquish 360 for 5,590 Kč. This is what your first metal detector should look like

Minelab has significantly reduced the price of the Vanquish 360 model. It is now available for 5,590 Kč including VAT, which is approximately 23 per cent cheaper. This change has been necessitated by the fact that the Vanquish 340 is gradually being phased out (we’ve stocked up in advance and still have around 50 units in stock), and there would otherwise be a sudden gap in this price segment. So, until comes up with a simple single-frequency detector, everyone has the chance to get a Vanquish 360 at a great price. Minelab

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

Although there’s still one more day of voting left in the August competition, I’d say the result is pretty much decided, and as the qualifying round only runs until Monday morning, we’ll go ahead and launch it today.

Mars Veles metal detector – a powerful tri-frequency detector with digital signal processing

The Mars Veles is a metal detector featuring direct digital DSP signal processing, six search modes and a wide range of customisable settings. Selectable operating frequencies (via coils) of 6, 12 and 24 kHz allow the detector to be tailored for searching for deeper coins, common historical artefacts and even very small targets. The Veles offers both automatic and manual ground balance, five-tone audio, adjustable tone break, a special depth mode and the MDLink wireless system included as standard. The basic package comes with a large, versatile Super Tiger 12 kHz search coil.

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.

Lecture by Naďa Profantová: We may not even know if Sámo was his name

What do we actually know today about Samo’s Kingdom, its extent, the people who lived there, or the legendary Battle of Wogastisburg? Archaeologist Naďa Profantová is piecing together a picture of 7th-century Central Europe from a few sentences in written sources and an ever-growing number of archaeological finds. In this article, you will find the full video recording of her lecture from the ‘Pátečníci’ series, which focuses on Samo, the Avars, the Slavs, long-distance trade and the extent to which Samo’s Empire actually forms part of Czech history.

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

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

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.

The Battle of Braník is over! Or: how this year’s 2026 Treasure Hunter Championship in the sand turned out

In this article, you can view the results, photos, videos and more. EMBEDDED PHOTO GALLERY

The most beautiful find with a metal detector, July 2026

The July round of the ‘Most Beautiful Metal Detector Find’ is here. We’ve got eleven finalists – coins, bronze artefacts, and even a bit of wartime history – something for everyone. The article also features a video of the lucky winner, who can look forward to receiving a Pro Find 35 metal detector.

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