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A hobbyist with a metal detector just unearthed 934 ancient Roman silver coins near Cologne, the largest discovery of its kind in German history. The 1,800-year-old fortune represents about six years of a Roman soldier's savings.
A metal detector enthusiast in Finland unearthed two massive Viking Age silver hoards containing thousands of coins and jewelry, marking the largest discovery in Finnish history. The find caps off an extraordinary year for Scandinavian treasure hunters, with record-breaking Viking hoards surfacing across Norway, Denmark, and now Finland.
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A metal detectorist in Finland just discovered the country's largest Viking Age silver treasure—ten pounds of coins and jewelry buried for nearly 1,000 years. Then his detector went off again, revealing a second treasure just 40 feet away.
A metal detectorist just uncovered nearly 10 pounds of Viking Age silver coins and jewelry in Finland, the country's largest discovery ever. The treasure, hidden in birch bark containers over 1,000 years ago, contains thousands of pieces from across the ancient world.
After years of coming home empty-handed, two amateur treasure hunters in England discovered three Bronze Age gold bracelets worth $400,000. The 3,000-year-old artifacts emerged from freshly plowed soil in near-perfect condition.
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Two friends with a history of disappointment just discovered three 3,000-year-old gold bracelets worth over $400,000 while helping locals protect their land. The rare find might save an entire community from losing its historical treasures.
A metal detectorist in Norway almost threw away a rare silver coin from the country's last Viking king because it looked like an old button. The 900-year-old treasure turned out to be a one-of-a-kind discovery that's rewriting history.
A hobbyist in Poland discovered a rare bronze sword from 900-700 BC buried vertically in the ground, restoring a category of artifacts lost during World War II. The find offers a precious glimpse into Bronze Age life along the Baltic coast.
Stuart Jones unearthed a rare 16th-century ring with eight diamonds in a Gloucestershire field, marking the best find of his detecting career. The stunning gold and diamond treasure will auction for up to $20,000, with proceeds split between Jones and the landowner.
A weekend metal detector hobby led Kevin Minto to discover a unique Roman gold ring weighing 48 grams, featuring the goddess Victoria. The treasure, acquired for £78,010, is the only one of its kind in Britain.
A metal detector enthusiast in England unearthed a 340-year-old gold ring that once belonged to the actual Sheriff of Nottingham. The discovery near Sherwood Forest brings Robin Hood's legendary rivalry with the sheriff full circle in the most delightful way.
A metal detectorist in England unearthed a rare Anglo-Saxon gold ring covered in mysterious runic writing that experts are calling one of the most significant finds in regional history. The discovery reveals traces of a previously unknown medieval settlement where a sophisticated community once thrived.