Mystery of the Shovel-board shilling
The mystery of why this Edward VI shovelboard shilling has had slits cut in it. The history of shovelboard.
Roundel of William Warham
Story of how the coat of arms on this roundel were identified as being those of William Warham
IOD – the hidden agenda
How one man, Keith Westcott, wants to control metal detecting.
PAS: Top 10 Finds
The Top 10 finds recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme, of which 9 were detecting finds
PAS – What to record?
Which of your detecting finds should you record at the PAS?
Selling modern gold coins
Advice on valuing and selling modern gold coins. Plus, buying coins as an investment.
A story about one of my finds
One of my own finds from 2020 has been declared treasure; a scabbard mount with a connection to Sutton Hoo
Largest hoard of hammered gold coins ever found
The story of the largest find of hammered gold coins, including the consequence for some of the finders for hiding some coins
From Henry VII to a unique Charles I coin
How over 100 years of English history shaped the design of this unique coin.
Institute of Detectorists – a cause for concern?
Is the Institute of Detectorists a cause for concern for the hobby detectorist? Are new restrictions coming?
What is the market for coins like at the moment?
A review of all parts of the coin market at the moment and whether this is the moment to invest in coins.
Coin cleaning success
Gladius Coins successfully clean an encrusted Ancient British Stater
Selling Coins
Some detectorists hang on to all their finds; this, of course, can only be done with the consent of landowners.