TREASURE HUNTING DECEMBER 2023

This month's contents include:

Identifying and Researching Roman Finds – In this first instalment of a new series, Richard Henry looks at how to identify 4th century Roman coins.

Civil War Hoard – Read Stephen Grey’s account of Dave Clifton’s amazing discovery of over 350 coins buried in the 17th century.

Northumbrian Styca Hoard – Tomasz Bielawski and his detecting buddy Matt’s dreams come true with the discovery of a rare hoard of stycas.

Pilgrim Relics – Aaron Hammond takes a look at the vast array of pilgrimage souvenirs that are discovered by mudlarks and detectorists.

British Celtic Coins – Dr Tim Wright presents an introduction to these beautiful coins in 20 images.

As Time Goes By – Gill Davies showcases the Bronze Age finds she has made from her farm in Kent.

Barbarous Radiates – Julian Evan-Hart examines the history behind these contemporary copies of Roman antoniniani.

Rodney Cook Rally 2023 – Julian Evan-Hart reports back on some of the lovely finds made at this year’s event.

Product Review: Loxley Target Gloves – Adrian Gayler field tests the new gloves from Crawfords, designed specifically for detectorists.

News and Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes several fascinating brooches and badges, from Roman to the 20th century.

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

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

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

sale.