TREASURE HUNTING NOVEMBER 2024

This month's contents include: 

News & Views – This month’s news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes two amazing Anglo-Saxon finds from Northamptonshire and the Okey hammered hoard from Devon, together with the usual selection of interesting finds and discoveries.

 

Where the Power Lies – Hunting for England’s Earliest Aristocrats – Duncan W Wright reports back on a project which has used PAS recorded finds to explore how aristocrats established their power between AD 800 – 1200.

 

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

 

Elusive Round Halfpenny Set For Sale – Ella Mackenzie investigates the discovery and history behind an extremely rare Henry III halfpenny.

 

Rags to Riches – Read Nick Toczek’s fascinating article explaining just why so many coins, buttons and badges are found out in the fields.

 

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

 

Garrett Vortex First Impressions – Adrian Gayler takes a look at this brand new machine, with impressive results in the test bed.

 

More Finds From the Manor – David Stuckey and his wife Sylvie continue to explore their Cambridgeshire site and make some amazing finds.

 

Echoes of the Past – David Villanueva battles green waste and upsidedown sheep to winkle out some great finds from his suspected fair site.

 

Seasonal Sessions – Denise Moncaster’s habit of numbering fields and finds boxes helps reunite various ‘partefacts’.

 

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