Treasure Hunting Magazine – February 2024

Issue Date: February 2024
Format: Print Magazine
Highlights: Saxon brooch discovery, WWI badge returned to family, gold and silver hoard, rare finds, and ancient site investigations

Inside This Issue:

• For King and Empire: Paul Shrubb shares the story of a silver war badge found by Chris Knowles—and how it was returned to the original recipient’s family after in-depth research.
• Can an Artefact Be Cursed? Denise Moncaster investigates the mysterious effects of a medieval lead amulet.
• The Cheddar Brooch: Iain Sansome reveals the thrilling discovery of a stunning Saxon brooch in Somerset.
• Crotals, Rumblers, Peas and Ringers: Julian Evan-Hart explores historic bell artefacts popular among detectorists.
• Celtic Coin Values: Recent sale prices and expert analysis from Chris Rudd Auctions.
• Identifying and Researching Roman Finds (Part 3): Richard Henry discusses 5th-century clipped coins and the history behind them.
• A Two George Hoard: Pete Knight strikes gold and silver in the Cotswolds with his Minelab Equinox 800.
• Ancient Discoveries: Ronan Dyke may have found a new prehistoric and Roman settlement in North Wales.
• The Rosary Ring: Darren Carr’s fascinating lead rosary ring now resides in a County Durham museum.
• Auction Round-Up: Highlights from TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.
• News and Views: This month includes an extraordinary mix of rare coins, a Viking stirrup mount, and even a possible meteorite.
• Reader Finds: A glorious pictorial spread showcasing the latest treasures discovered by our readers.

From Saxon jewellery and ancient settlements to modern wartime badges and Viking relics—February's issue of Treasure Hunting is packed with history waiting to be unearthed.