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England recognises detectorists' contribution: medieval pendant millionth public find

A pendant discovered at Binbrook, Lincolnshire, has become the millionth reported archaeological discovery by the public. A report by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) says that nearly 50,000 artefacts were reported in the last year, 91% of which were metal detector finds, with around one in 50 being declared treasure.

Cooperating detectorist finds extremely rare Roman gold coin from the 3rd century

A double aureus from the joint reign of Emperor Volusian and his father Trebonianus Gallus was discovered in Kaposvár, Hungary. Their reign lasted less than two years, so coins of this period are very rare. Volusian gold coins are among the rarest, double gold coins are extremely rare. This is the first such find in Hungary.

A detectorist found a very rare medieval gold brooch - a prayer amulet

A unique medieval gold brooch with inscriptions from 1150 to 1350 AD has been discovered in Wiltshire, England, with the help of a metal detector. The jewel is exceptional in its quality workmanship, impeccable styling and above all its double meaning - the text depicts a prayer written in Latin and also an abbreviation of a Hebrew incantation that was supposed to protect against evil powers...

Detectorists discover gold and silver pagan sacrifices; changing experts' views

Dozens of early medieval gold and silver coins and jewellery have been discovered near Hezingen in Twente. They were found with the help of metal detectors by two amateur archaeologists who went searching with permission in the Springendal nature reserve near the German border. They reported their discovery to Portable Antiquities Netherlands (PAN)...

Detector find of medieval gold coin can be sold for 4 million crowns

An extremely rare coin made of 23-carat gold was discovered with the help of a metal detector in 2019. The coroner later declared it a treasure. Because museums have not shown interest in the coin, it may be sold privately - it will be auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb on March 8. It is expected to fetch around £140,000, or about 4 million crowns...

Helmets from the first great naval battle 2 500 years ago

Archaeologists have discovered weapons and equipment from the 6th century BC naval battle of Alalia. The discovery was made near the ancient city of Velia in the Campagnia region of southwestern Italy. In addition to parts of weapons and shields, two well-preserved bronze helmets and pottery were also discovered.

A drop in the river level revealed a beautifully preserved Bronze Age sword

A short bronze sword from the 16th century BC was accidentally discovered in the Váh riverbed near the town of Hlohovec in southwestern Slovakia at a lowered water level. According to conservationists, it could be an interesting intermediate stage in the development of bronze swords from long daggers in the Middle Bronze Age.

Over 20,000 archaeological sites in Britain are threatened by global warming

Many of Britain's archaeological sites are under severe threat from climate change, according to a study by the Universities of Teesside and Northumbria: Peat bogs, which protect artefacts from the air, are drying out due to rising temperatures. Thousands of archaeological artefacts preserved for thousands of years are at risk of irreversible destruction.

Video: Detectorists on a club search found a treasure trove of Roman coins and silver bracelets

Two silver bracelets and a set of 83 Roman coins were found at Ribble Valley Farm. The finds were all made with the aid of metal detectors during a Saturday club event by the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Dectorists Club, whose popular member made a video of the event...

Detectorist finds 2,000-year-old hoard of gold Celtic irises

The detector find by an amateur archaeologist is the first Celtic gold hoard discovered in Brandenburg and the second largest found in Germany. According to experts, "the value of the ancient treasure must have been immense", archaeologists are talking about the find of a lifetime.

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