They could send us a trial sample.

Happy Hunting.

Jerry.

Will these idiots never learn ?????????

Jerry.

Interesting post.

Places our time on planet earth as almost one of almost insignificance.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.

Its all the luck of the draw when it comes to any financial gain coming along through any of our finds being legally sold.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.

Interesting post. Jerry.

Excellent and most fascinating post.

Thanks Lee.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.

A really interesting read Thanks for posting. HH.

PS I cant understand why some folks get so greedy.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.

Yes in my opinion a metal detectorist should be compulsory on all archeological digs these days - I cannot think of a reason why not? They would just need to tag/mark all metallic signals for the archeologists to dig out - goodness only knows how many important finds would have been missed over the...

Myself and other detectorists who went along were disappointed with the event. They had no metal detecting finds on show. I suggested that if they had asked WHRADA the local Association for the last 40 years for help, the chances are that some metal finds would have surfaced. Other nearby local fiel...

Somerset has yielded some exception finds in the past including "Alfred`s Jewel".

Taunton Museum is worth a visit when traveling to Devon and Cornwall, as they hold 2 massive famous Roman coin hoards.

Happy Hunting.

The times WHRADA have done Chew Valley area over the years.

Watching earlier TV Lisa said a guy brought her a coin for ID which she did and the rest is history.

That being the case others must be in for a share.

Good luck to them as they are dedicated detectorists.

HAPPY Hunting,

Jerry.

Appalling.

Its the times that we live in. Jerry.

That`s a truly exceptional find.

I hope that the finder is treated fairly.

Thanks for posting.

Jerry.

I found a small copper penny a while back that an American paid out $18,000 to acquire it.

Not a fortune, the term used by the Daily Mail for this Roman Gold coin.

The papers love to make a sensation with detectorists finds.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.

Hi Pete, thanks for the additional info.

Jerry.