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Phil and Joan Castle have been metal detecting together for over 30 years until they found a 14th century purse with five gold coins. Their find has been declared treasure and was sold at auction where it doubled the estimate.

The question of who is the true finder of a Roman coin hoard in Lymington, UK, currently keeps officials busy. The case illustrates the rules of etiquette of private metal detectorists.

A young Romanian metal detectorist found the largest silver hoard ever unearthed in his country composed of some 47,000 Ottoman coins worth about 500,000 euros. Although he donated the finding to a museum, he will receive probably around 200,000 euros as stated by law.

Le Catillon II is the world’s largest Celtic Coin Hoard with 70,000 coins and jewellery. In 2012, it was discovered by two metal detectorists in Jersey. Now it is on display in Jersey’s newly refurbished archaeological gallery.

The largest hoard of medieval coins since the 19th century has been unearthed in Scotland. The hoard dates back to warlike times, when big names such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce fought back England’s attempts of conquest.

Did a Roman emperor called Sponsianus exist and mint coins? A recent study claims this, but it has been widely refuted by experts. Aleksander Bursche and Kyrylo Myzgin from the University of Warsaw, present their opinion on this matter.

Was there a Roman emperor called Sponsian? Yes, says a new study of the University of Glasgow, which received great attention in the daily press. Renowned scholars claim the opposite.

Bavaria plans to amend its treasure law, automatically making the state the owner of all treasures found, including coin hoards. It is also planned to prohibit the use of metal detectors.

Two numismatically-minded dogs made headlines in recent weeks. Thanks to their fine noses, they tracked down coin hoards. But can coins even be sniffed out?

When litter picking on a beach, an English woman made an incredible find: a treasure chest that looks as if it came out of a pirate story. Its contents could lead to the ensemble being recognised as a treasure by the authorities.