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This coin is one item from a collection built up by a detectorist. Alan Hewitt was thinking about buying the

On 29 April a news article was put up on the BBC website, the header to which read: “Delays placing

This War of the Roses cannonball is the only surviving artefact from the Second Battle of St Albans in 1461.

Every once in a while I see a detecting find posted somewhere and it catches my imagination. Has this one solved the mystery of Robin Hood

Update Last week, I published the story of a hoard of hammered gold coins found by reader, Steve Simmons and

NCMD torn apart By now, all detectorists should be aware that the NCMD has been torn apart by a small

The mystery of why this Edward VI shovelboard shilling has had slits cut in it. The history of shovelboard.

Story of how the coat of arms on this roundel were identified as being those of William Warham

How one man, Keith Westcott, wants to control metal detecting.

The Top 10 finds recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme, of which 9 were detecting finds

Which of your detecting finds should you record at the PAS?

Advice on valuing and selling modern gold coins. Plus, buying coins as an investment.

One of my own finds from 2020 has been declared treasure; a scabbard mount with a connection to Sutton Hoo

The story of the largest find of hammered gold coins, including the consequence for some of the finders for hiding some coins

How over 100 years of English history shaped the design of this unique coin.

Is the Institute of Detectorists a cause for concern for the hobby detectorist? Are new restrictions coming?

A review of all parts of the coin market at the moment and whether this is the moment to invest in coins.

Gladius Coins successfully clean an encrusted Ancient British Stater

Some detectorists hang on to all their finds; this, of course, can only be done with the consent of landowners.