Edward IV Hammered silver coin
Medieval hammered Edward IV silver groat 1471 – 1483. This coin was found by our friend Frank using XP Deus metal detector available in Regton Metal Detectors Shop
Sevso Hoard returns to Budapest
The recent return of seven of the 14 pieces of Roman silver to Hungary from the UK is a positive development in the find’s sad history. It is suggested the treasure have been discovered—the circumstances remain unclear—in the 1970s. That the late Peter Wilson, formerly the chairman of Sotheby’s, should have started acquiring pieces of…
Barrow metal detectorist astonished by Bronze Age discovery
A local metal detectorist stumbled upon a Bronze Age gem that could re-write the history of Furness. No other similar finds had been made in the Furness area. Mr Hocknell’s find is classed as treasure – and has been named The Rampside Hoard. The hoard could have been buried as an donation to the gods,…
The Royal Mint has received an overseas delivery of 48 tonnes of silver – 70 years later than expected.
Royal Mint takes delivery of 48 tonnes of silver salvaged from site of WWII shipwreck. Deep-sea explorers discovered the SS Gairsoppa three miles beneath the surface after it was torpedoed during World War Two The Royal Mint has received an overseas delivery of 48 tonnes of silver – 70 years later than expected. Depleted of…