TREASURE HUNTING DECEMBER 2025

Every issue is packed with fascinating articles to help you get the most out of your hobby – this month's contents include:

News & Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes a hoard of staters from Derbyshire, Anglo-Saxon gold from Worcestershire and pirate treasure from the Isle of Wight.

Stuart Silver Surprise – John Keen visits permissions old and new and unearths fascinating items prompting research on Guy Fawkes, Maundy money and The Witchfinder General.

Reader Finds – A glorious pictorial summary of some of our readers’ recent finds.

Unlocking the Secrets of Anglo-Saxon Masterpieces – Nick Berry attempts to recreate the craftsmanship on two stunning gold and garnet artefacts with outstanding results.

The Yorkshire Detectorist – In this month’s column, Nick Toczek looks back at how this summer’s drought conditions have affected detectorists.

Viking Loot in West Wales? – Ferenc Bliszko unearths Saxon coins near Swansea and asks the question: Just how did they end up there?

Portable Antiquities Scheme Update – In this regular feature, Michael Lewis gives an insight into what has been going on behind the scenes at PAS this month, including a visit to Detectival and a rare William I silver penny.

Two Magnificent Gold Rings in one Day – It’s skulls galore for Jason Brigdes on an amazing day out detecting with his XP Deus II in Somerset.

A Mother’s Gift – A cancelled rally meant Bill Busarello’s long-awaited trip to the UK got off to a bumpy start, but thanks to the kindness of some Essex detectorists, it ended up exceeding his wildest dreams with Celtic gold.

Metal Detecting Finds Shine at Spink’s Coinex Auction – Ella Mackenzie brings exciting updates as some exceptional finds go under the hammer.

Celtic Coin Values – Details and sale prices of Celtic coins sold recently by Chris Rudd Auctions.

Auction Round-Up – A selection of lots sold at TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.