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

“Delays placing heritage at risk” – my reply
On 29 April a news article was put up on the BBC website, the header to which read: “Delays placing

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

Have detectorists solved the mystery of Robin Hood?
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

Reader finds hoard of gold coins – Part 2
Update Last week, I published the story of a hoard of hammered gold coins found by reader, Steve Simmons and

Update on the split between the NCMD and the newly formed AMDS
NCMD torn apart By now, all detectorists should be aware that the NCMD has been torn apart by a small

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

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

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