popsandme wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:46 pm

Hectorsfarm_ wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:38 pm Oof! That’s a stunner!

The guy had just bought a Deus 2 and a Nox 800 so that more or less paid for them and then some I would say

Not sure why he would want a Deus 11 if he has a Nox 800

Blimey!!! I wonder how many were minted? - have you told him it's a forgery

Nice but why can't they call him a metal detectorist rather than a 'Treasure Seeker'???????

Amazing find, although not sure why they have shown an image of an Edward 1 groat!!! (one of the rarest coins in English history!), I doubt very much if any of those were in that hoard of Edward 1 penny's? That's journalists for you though!! As long as they can get the word 'Treasure' and 'Worth a F...

In this day and age with good quality digital photography I do not see why treasure items cannot be held by the finder, until it is decided if it is indeed treasure, or if a Museum would like to acquire the item, then hand it over. That would save an awful lot of hastle sending things back and forw...

In this day and age with good quality digital photography I do not see why treasure items cannot be held by the finder, until it is decided if it is indeed treasure, or if a Museum would like to acquire the item, then hand it over. That would save an awful lot of hastle sending things back and forwa...

It's just unacceptable. these items are being handed over in good faith and expecting them to be looked after. :g48: :g51: I totally agree with you Keith - why on earth do they not have secure, proper safes to store these treasure items? I am not even sure that these treasure items are insured and ...

I was quite pleased at the time Pete! :g42: I wasn't on the forum back in 2003, but I did do a write up for The Searcher mag and there was also one done by Chris Rudd the coin dealer for Treasure Hunting mag. I have the mag articles somewhere, so if you want, I can send a copy :beer Love to see tha...

Wow!! Can you remember how you felt when you found those Kev?? Did you do a write up on the forum back then??

Nice find and great ID - not seen one of those before

A sad day.

Cheers for posting - great story and fantastic coins

bodvoc wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:12 pm You have ‘The field of dreams’ Pete.
A medieval fair site is likely to throw up just about anything mate.

Mmmm!!! Now wouldn't that be lovely

bodvoc wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:37 pm So, as I read it… wound to the heart, hands and feet.
That makes sense.
What a find!
There must be similar ones out there still to be found.

I expect you and Al will find one before I do

I now see that the Hockley Pendant was found in 2009!!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockley_Pendant