Metal detecting has been a popular hobby for decades, and there are a lot of success stories associated with it. Amateur metal detectorists have discovered priceless ancient relics, valuable coins, ...

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A 800-year-old cache of gold jewelry and silver coins was discovered in northern Germany. And where there’s newly unearthed gold, there’s quite likely an amateur metal detectorist who located it.

I selected the best metal detectors after trying a handful of options that came recommended to me by Jeff Lubbert, an expert detectorist who has been tracking down treasures and finding lost rings ...

Metal detecting can be a great way to blow off steam, but some lucky hobbyists locate significant monetary and historical value items. It’s a lottery of sorts, but finding treasure is a fun prospect, ...