TREASURE HUNTING APRIL 2025

News & Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting include a Portuguese gold coin found in South Wales, an attempt to recreate a Bronze Age axe-head, and a mystery cross-shaped artefact found in Oxfordshire.

Yorkshire Detectorist – Nick delves into the unique relationship each of us has with our detector.

Field Test – Garrett Vortex VX9 – Adrian Gayler looks at the features of the latest machine from Garrett and takes it for a test drive out in the fields of Essex.

The Wealden Ring – Ella Mackenzie examines this beautiful medieval diamond ring found in East Sussex.

Pendred The Moneyer – Iain Fraser researches the coins of the gifted 8th century engraver and moneyer of King Offa.

A Hodgepodge of History – Hopenscope shares his finds from one of those dream fields that seem to have seen activity through every age of history.

25 Centuries in the Making – The finding of a Stone Age knife allows Peter Wollweber to imagine the changes to the landscape over the past 4500 years or so.

A Day Out on Romney Marshes – Phil Brown showcases some of the finds from a recent Invicta Seekers MDC dig in Kent.

The Treasure Act 1996 and its 2023 Revisions – Donna Martin explores the reasons behind the changes and examines the impact on detectorists of the latest updates.

Portable Antiquities Scheme Update – in a new monthly feature, Michael Lewis provides an insight into the latest finds recorded and discusses the current projects of the PAS.

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

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

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