Treasure Hunting

I just received Kellyco Metal Detector’s latest newsletter in my inbox today that really caught my eye. Here’s the jist: Kellyco’s 4 for 4 Day Sale includes four metal detectors: The MP5 Pro, Fisher ID Edge, White’s Classic 4, and Titan 2000 at insane price cuts. For instance the Fisher ID Edge which retails for $799.95 (not to mention $369.65 in accessories) is only $349.95!

This has to be one of the best sales I have seen Kellyco push out with over 70% reduced prices. Four days is plenty of time to decide which detector is best for your needs, I suggest taking a look for yourselves as this is a “once in a blue moon” of offers.

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This is yet another story from the UK, where a metal detector hobbyist stumbled upon a treasure of a lifetime. Keith Bennett was using his metal detector on a Stratford farm owner’s field when his metal detector suddenly alerted him of a strong signal. This strong signal turned out to be over 1,400 Roman coins (or Denarii as they were called back in the day) dating back between 2006 BC to 195 BC! The coins have already been deemed “authentic treasure” which is good in case someone was trying to play a big practical joke on Mr. Bennett.

Apparently, the silver Roman coins were stashed in a large pot (4 feet deep) that was broken on the top half. It seems that the pot had been struck when the field was being plowed, causing a few coins to be scattered around the pot. Since this was a rather large collection of coins, it is possible that they could be tied to a wealthy land owner back in Emperor Augustus (or perhaps earlier) reign.

Even though this treasure is expected to bring in tens and thousands of pounds, and Mr. Bennett supposedly allowed to keep half; I can only imagine the sensation of coming across such a historic find. As you can imagine he was quite stunned as you can reflect from his words:

“I just had an incredible feeling of history and going back in time. I felt a sense of connection with the person who buried these coins all those years ago. I wondered who they were and why they didn’t come back for it. It was brilliant – an experience everyone should have.”

Congratulations Mr. Bennett on such a stellar find, we hope that you find much more to come in your days of treasure hunting! Below are photographs of the Roman coins, check them out to get a feel for how old they are.

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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. What truly amazes me is that the pendant survived the weather and erosion for so long un-preserved.

Because this piece remains in such good shape, it is estimated to be worth up to $250,000. It is funny to think that the detectorist had no idea of the value of the find. Imagine if they sold this piece to a local pawnshop. This just goes to show that you don’t need fancy metal detectors that can detect 6 meters deep to find truly astonishing treasure.

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