All articles tagged with #metal detector
A truck driver and former soldier near Ilminster, England, unearthed a 48-gram, 1,700-year-old gold ring dating to AD 297, engraved with Victoria steering a chariot, along with 297 coins; the South West Heritage Trust bought the ring and its coins for £78,000 ($105,000), and the finder, Kevin Minto, plans to return to search for more treasure.
An Australian man using a consumer-grade metal detector discovered a 4.6-kilogram gold-rich rock worth approximately $160,000 in Victoria's historic 'Golden Triangle,' highlighting the region's ongoing gold potential. The find, split in two during extraction, underscores the area's rich history of gold discoveries and the enduring allure of prospecting, especially amid record-high gold prices.
A man using a metal detector discovered a rare centuries-old Dutch golden ducat coin from 1777 on the southern coast of Poland, marking the first of its kind found in the country. The coin, found at the site of the oldest Dominican monastery, showcases a knight on one side and an inscription in harmony with the year. This discovery highlights the rich history of the city and the significance of the Republic of the Netherlands during the late 18th century.
A man searching a carrot field in Switzerland with a metal detector discovered a large ornate jewelry set from the Bronze Age, along with various other items including teeth from a bear, beaver, and shark. The discovery, dating back to about 1500 B.C., also included rings, gold spirals, and over 100 amber beads. Experts believe the objects may have been worn as amulets due to their special, protective, or healing effects. The artifacts will be restored and exhibited in the Museum of Archaeology in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. This find follows recent discoveries of ancient treasure made by individuals with metal detectors in Europe.
A family searching for a lost earring in their backyard on the remote Norwegian island of Jomfruland discovered evidence of a Viking settlement. The family used a metal detector and uncovered various Viking-era artifacts, including intricately engraved brooches. Archaeologists believe the site could be an aristocratic woman's grave from the 9th century. The discovery may provide concrete evidence of Viking inhabitation on the island, although it is uncertain if the site will be excavated due to potential protection as a grave.
A Norwegian family searching for a lost earring in their yard using a metal detector stumbled upon a Viking treasure buried beneath a large tree. The relics, believed to be from the Viking Age, include two bronze ornaments that were once covered in gold. The discovery confirms that people lived on the remote island of Jomfruland during that time. Archaeologists suspect that more artifacts and a Viking grave may still be buried nearby. The artifacts will be assessed for preservation, and if deemed safe, they may be left in situ rather than excavated.
A family in Norway, while using a metal detector to search for a lost earring in their garden, stumbled upon artifacts dating back over 1,000 years. The discovered items, including a bowl-shaped buckle and another object, are believed to be part of a Viking-era burial from the 9th century. This is the first Viking-era discovery in Jomfruland, an island off Norway's south coast. Experts praised the family for their find and for promptly contacting authorities.
A Norwegian man, Erlend Bore, made the "gold find of the century" when his metal detector led him to discover nine pendants, three rings, and 10 gold pearls on the southern island of Rennesoey. Bore, who had bought the metal detector as a hobby, initially thought he had found chocolate coins but was amazed to uncover the valuable treasure. The find, dating back to around A.D. 500, is considered extremely rare and will be preserved and displayed at the Archaeological Museum in Stavanger. Both Bore and the landowner will receive a reward under Norwegian law.
An amateur archaeologist in Norway made a remarkable discovery when he unearthed a cache of rare 6th-century gold jewelry using a newly purchased metal detector. The find, which includes nine gold medallions, gold pearls, and three gold rings, is being hailed as Norway's "gold find of the century" by archaeologists. The medallions are particularly unique due to their design featuring a horse from Norse mythology. The discovery is believed to be either hidden valuables or an offering to the gods during dramatic times. Both the amateur archaeologist and the landowner will receive a reward in accordance with Norwegian law.