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FOUND - $86,000 Medieval Ring in Sherwood ForestNOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UK - The Daily Mail reports 34-year-old Mark Thompson discovered a medieval ring valued at $86,000 (£70,000), using a metal detector in Robin Hood's legendary Sherwood Forest. The ring, found buried in dirt, appears to be made of ornate gold adorned with a sapphire back to the 14th century... See Photos December 21, 2016
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FOUND - Ancient Roman Ingot Worth £60,000 ($74,000)SOMERSET, UK (VIDEO) - The Southern Detectorists Club reports (blog post) 31-year-old Jason Baker discovered a 2000-year-old Roman Ingot valued at £60,000 ($74,000), while metal detecting (video). The ancient 2-foot lead mining ingot was discovered on a farm in Wells, Somerset, approximately 20 miles from Bath. The artifact, inscribed with the name of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, will be sold by Bonham's, November 30... Auction Link November 22, 2016
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FOUND - $98,000 Nugget by Australian Prospector
INGLEWOOD, AUSTRAILIA - An 87-ounce solid gold nugget has been found by a prospector armed with a metal detector. The nugget value has been estimated at $98,000 ($130,000 AUD). Source: Coin Week - March 3, 2015 Related: |
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FOUND - $76,000 Pendant with Metal Detector
DISS, NORFOLK, UK - An archaeology student with a metal detector discovered an Anglo-Saxon grave on farmland and found a rare pendant. UK news reports value the pendant at $76,000 (£50,000). Source: Archaeological Institute of America - February 27, 2015 Related: |
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$1.6 Million in Coins Found with Metal Detector
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK - A 1,000-year-old hoard of Anglo Saxon coins valued $1.5 Million (£1 Million) was discovered by an amateur treasure hunter with a metal detector. Source: The Daily Mail - January 2, 2015 Related: |
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$1.6 Million in Viking Treasure Found by Scotsman SCOTLAND - $1.6 Million (£1 Million) in Viking Treasure has been unearthed in southwest Scotland by an amateur treasure hunter with a metal detector. Source: Scotland Now - October 13, 2014 Related: |
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Divers Discover Shipwreck Coins Worth $250,000
FLORIDA, USA - Divers discovered gold coins valued at $250,00 at a shipwreck site off the East Coast of Florida. In total, 48 gold coins were found, with each coin thought to be worth $4,000 each. Source: Daily Mail - July 15, 2013 Related: |
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Treasure Hunter Finds $18,000 Medieval Ring
HAMPSHIRE, UK - A treasure hunter armed with a metal detector, discovered a 24-carat gold ring believed to have ties to William the Conqueror. The ring sold for $18,000 (£12,000). Source: Portsmouth News - July 2, 2013 Related: |
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$300,000 Gold Nugget found with Metal Detector
BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - An Australian Man has discovered a twelve-pound Gold Nugget using a handheld metal detector. Based on today's gold prices, by weight the nugget is valued at $300,000. Source: The Huffington Post - January 17, 2013 Related: |
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Coin Found in Potato Field Fetches $430,000
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, USA - An extremely rare early American coin (dated 1652) discovered in a Long Island potato field with a metal detector (in 1991) has fetched $430,000 at auction. Source: The Daily Mail - November 23, 2012 Related: |
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Coin Found Near Bridge May Collect $95,000
STAMFORD, UK - Two treasure-hunters say they have found a coin in a field near a Stamford Bridge (with a metal detector) that could bring at least $95,000 (£60,000) Source: The York Press - November 16, 2012 Related: |
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Novice Treasure Hunter Finds $161,000 in Coins
ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UK - A novice treasure hunter who purchased an entry level metal detector, has discovered a Roman Coin Hoard that could be worth $161,000 (£100,000). Source: Daily Mail - October 16, 2012 Related: |
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Metal Detector Enthusiast Find $15 Million Coin Trove
JERSEY, UK - Two english metal detector enthusiasts have discovered up to $15 million (£10 million) worth of Roman and Celtic coins after 30 years of searching. Source: BBC - June 26, 2012 Related: |
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$156,000 Belt Buckle Discovered with Metal Detector
SCOTLAND - A rare 'Cricket' belt buckle was found by a man with with his metal detector on holiday in Scotland. The buckle is expected to fetch $156,000 (£100,000). Source: BBC - January 16, 2012 Related: |
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