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Pole finds unique Bronze Age treasure in Scotland with metal detector; unparalleled in the world

Pole finds unique Bronze Age treasure in Scotland with metal detector; unparalleled in the world

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The National Museum of Scotland unveiled a unique collection of Bronze Age objects last week. The so-called Peebles Hoard, with more than five hundred artefacts and elements of intricate decoration, many of which were previously unknown, was discovered in 2020 by Polish detectorist Mariusz Stępień. The collection, dating from between 1,000 and 800 BC, is one of Scotland's most important treasures in history, according to experts.
A hoard of medieval silver coins near a castle in Devon

A hoard of medieval silver coins near a castle in Devon

GM4PRO
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Late last year, members of the detectorist society "The Teignbridge History Finders" from Newton Abbot discovered a hoard of silver coins in a field about a mile from Okehampton Castle. It was one of their first ever expeditions. Now the find has been declared a treasure and offered to museums for purchase...
How to use Nokta Findx and Findx Pro metal detectors

How to use Nokta Findx and Findx Pro metal detectors

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The category up to 5000 CZK has received a revival with the arrival of two new metal detectors from Nokta Findx and Findx Pro. The detectors, which are based on the popular Simplex series, have been given a new beautifully simple menu(here you need to sayIt is also worth mentioning that all functions can be accessed directly with a button and there are no submenus etc.) and at the same time a very attractive design.
Nonprofit buys detector treasure for more than $100 million

Nonprofit buys detector treasure for more than $100 million

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The South West Heritage Trust has purchased a treasure trove of 2,584 silver coins dating back to the Norman Conquest of England for the nation. The set, discovered by seven detectorists in the Chew Valley in Somerset, was sold for an asking price of £4.3 million (about 130.5 million crowns). It is the most expensive treasure purchase ever made in England; more expensive than the world-famous Staffordshire hoard...
COILTEK MYTHTEK coil testing for Manticore metal detector

COILTEK MYTHTEK coil testing for Manticore metal detector

Elmara
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MYTHEK probes are in stock so we couldn't resist and went to test it properly. Although I myself like to use smaller reels in particular and currently my favourite reel is the 9"2D for the Manticore, completely shocked by the sensationally unbelievably low weight considering how giant the coil pie is I took Peter and we headed out into the field.
Metal Detectors - Teknetics TEK Point and Fisher F-Pulse

Metal Detectors - Teknetics TEK Point and Fisher F-Pulse

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Since we get questions about the operation of these two pinpointers almost every time we sell them, we made a brief description for all owners and also made a video for those who don't like to read. As many say, better to see once than read ten times.

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