Ironically this gold pendant (the size of a stamp) was found by a amateur metal detectorist only a few inches below the soil. This pendant is estimated to be dated from around the 15th century. It depicts the Holy Trinity and is in remarkable condition.
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Treasure, historical sleuthing key of pilot
Ever since Scott Mitchen unearthed his first Indian-head nickel at the site of an old country store parking lot in Benoit at the age of 10, he has been infected with allure of treasure hunting.
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Uncovering sunken treasure
For the past five years Horst H. Liebner has been uncovering the mystery behind 1,000-year-old artifacts recovered from two sunken treasures in the Java Sea.
Since1987, the German scholar has been researching maritime culture and the history of the Malay Archipelago.
As scientific advisor, Liebner, 49, who is based in Makassar, Sulawesi, has painstakingly pieced together information [...]
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Artifacts tell of social standing
LAFAYETTE — Once undisturbed for more than 1,000 years, the cache of rare items making up the River of Gold exhibit at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum beckons visitors with its eclectic pieces and beauty.
On loan from the University of Pennsylvania, the exhibit will be displayed until May 3, when it travels [...]
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Major find in England
Bus driver unearths £80,000 hoard of Bronze Age Axe heads with metal detector
Last updated at 17:31pm on 21st January 2008
Printed in the Daily Mail
Bus driver and metal detector fanatic Tom Peirce is in for a bumper pay day after unearthing 500 Bronze Age artefacts – one of the largest ever ancient finds.
Amateur treasure hunter Mr [...]
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