The Minelab Equinox 900 metal detector discovered a large hoard of silver coins. This story offers an interesting context for all detectorists. First, the hoard was found using a sniper coil, and the depth was about 30 centimeters (debunking the myth about the shallow detection depth of such coils). Second, the hoard was recovered in two stages (illustrating the proper approach to a site where something valuable has been found). Third, there are photos of the area where the hoard was buried. This is a great opportunity for all treasure hunters to remember the typical features of such locations. Continue reading
It happened one evening, 2nd January 2018, in the Catholic Cathedral of Saints Martin and Nicholas in Bydgoszcz, Poland. A huge 16th-17th century hoard containing 480 gold coins and jewelry items was discovered on the right side of the altar during renovation works. The Yellow Gold Dog seems friendly disposed towards unexpected finds )) Take a look at the pictures of treasure! Continue reading
Almost any hoard is saturated with fear… Having amassed possessions, you are afraid all these things can be taken away from you. You might run away, but you can’t take it with you. After stealing something, you want to tuck it away. Or, when going on a hike, you don’t have anybody to entrust your inheritance into his care… In each case, when burying a hoard, people also dug their own fears along with it into the soil. Continue reading
What reward after digging a thousand holes is the best for a treasure hunter? If you ask me, it’s gold. The second place reward is a hoard. And those who dig really well get gold and hoard in one hole as a prize. See the photo. Continue reading
Here’s a super photo report: WWII German saboteur cache. Or is it a hoard hidden by saboteur? Five containers that preserved the finds in perfect condition – ready to be applied today. The cache was picked up by the Latvian searchers. Continue reading