A County Durham metal detectorist has uncovered a rare medieval silver coin now confirmed as a nationally important.

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Join Si and Sean on a road trip to Scotland in pursuit of gold! They explore riverbanks for long-lost treasure, focusing on metal detecting and the excitement of finding precious items in Scotland's ...

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The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist. The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a ...

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There’s something undeniably thrilling about the hunt for hidden treasures beneath our feet. From coins with centuries of history to curious everyday relics lost to time, metal detecting captures the ...