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A Byzantine gold earring of exceptional quality was found in Denmark in late 2021. Researchers believe it was a gift of the Byzantine emperor himself. You can admire it in the special exhibition “The Raid” in the National Museum of Denmark.

The Portable Antiquities Scheme has now 1 million records of archaeological objects discovered by private persons. The annual report 2020 presents the most important finds.

Between 2014 and 2020, 131 gold coins were found that stand to be the largest Treasure find from the Anglo-Saxon period in England. Two pieces are missing. A policeman and detectorist sold them under false pretences.

A metal detectorist discovered an Iron Age gold hoard in Denmark weighing nearly 1 kg. We will show you pictures of one of the largest hoards in the country’s history which is absolutely unique and which is connected to troubled times.

Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court in Essex has severely punished a detectorist. The man had found a hoard of gold coins. However, during his treasure hunt, he violated pretty much all existing rules and legal requirements. The unusual sentence seems to be somewhat archaic.

New EU licensing regulations for cultural property could hamper metal detectorists’ ability to sell finds on the European market – although these items have been cleared for sale in the UK. An analysis by Ivan Macquisten.

Jersey is truly a treasure island: Two enormous hoards of Celtic coins were discovered on the Channel island. Now Jersey Heritage has bought a large portion of “Le Câtillon I”. The coins will be studied and exhibited on the island.

Goldrush! When you hear that word, what comes to your mind? California. Yukon. Lapland? Actually the Ivalojoki River in Finland saw a gold rush once and even today people can find gold there. Whether travelling to Lapland can make you rich, reveals Sam Jacobs in this article.

Great Britain has a new cult sitcom that is now being broadcast in many countries – also in Germany and France: “Detectorists” deals with a topic that is rather controversial in some countries: searching objects by means of a metal detector.

Morton & Eden sold in their recent Auction many high quality and rare coins, medals, plaquettes, and banknotes. Highlights were a mint state five-guineas from 1701 and a rare 10 ducats of Albrecht von Wallenstein.