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23. 10. 2014

23.10.2014 Galloway Treasure

Hundreds of gold and silver objects were discovered in autumn 2014 by a prospector with a metal detector in Scotland. Experts say it was the rarest Viking find in the country since the nineteenth century. The depot contained bracelets, crosses and brooches.

Penis-shaped stone guarded Bronze Age treasure, intrigued budding detectorist

Four Bronze Age chisels were found on the Isle of Wight. They were discovered by a novice detectorist on one of her first search expeditions three years ago. The chisels were declared treasure at a hearing at Wight Coroner's Court this week.

16. 10. 2014

16.10.2014 2200 years old carriage

Archaeologists from the University of Leicester have discovered fittings from a 2,200-year-old chariot. Experts believe it was dismantled or never reassembled. It probably belonged to a nobleman or warrior.

14. 10. 2021

14.10.2021 Fisherman finds coins that belonged to a soldier

Treasure hunter and fisherman Jason Hemmings (41) has discovered Roman coins believed to have been dropped by a soldier two thousand years ago. The Dorset man made the haul with a metal detector he bought from a friend for £300. In total he found fifteen bronze and silver coins.

12. 10. 2012

12 Oct 2012 Collection of decorations sold for 9 million

Nine years ago, a collection of military decorations sold at auction in the UK for 312,000 British pounds, or 9.2 million crowns today. Thirty-three pieces in all were owned by William Oakleye (81). The treasure was discovered when the man died.

Scotland's most important treasure shocks again with new information

Scotland's largest silver and Britain's largest gold set of VikingDerek McLennan, a retired Scottish army officer and entrepreneur, found the largest gold bullion in south-west Scotland with his metal detector. After seven years of cleaning, conservation and detailed research, it has finally 'come home' to Galloway where it will be on display until next summer. In doing so, the newly discovered information fundamentally changes the fascinating story of this incredible treasure of global significance...

11. 10. 2011

11.10.2011 A jar of coins hidden from the Nazis

A jar of gold coins discovered at the end of World War II was sold at auction ten years ago. It was estimated to fetch up to £80,000. It was dug up in a garden in London and belonged to a family of Jewish refugees who hid the treasure from the Nazis.

Prospector with metal detector finds 700-year-old gold New Year's ring

Amateur researcher and experienced detectorist John Adamson discovered a medieval gold ring and silver fittings while searching a field in Cheshire last year 14. December 14, while exploring an unspecified area in Whitegate and Marton with the permission of the landowner. Cheshire's chief coroner, Alan Moore, declared the ring a treasure at Warrington on September 29...

9. 10. 2010

9.10.2010 Family discovered a treasure in the vault

Beautiful jewels were collected by an unknown woman in Great Britain at the beginning of the twentieth century. She hid beautiful diamond pieces worth tens of thousands of pounds in a bank vault. The family only discovered the treasure after her death.

Pensioner hiding £75,000 coin collection

A rare collection of coins was hidden by seventy-two-year-old John Cross of Canterbury. Experts say it's worth £75,000 and contains some really rare coins. The treasure was only discovered after the pensioner's death. He was living alone in a caravan.

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