Six Famous Treasures Found with Only Metal Detectors
by Some of the world’s most famous treasures were actually discovered by ordinary people, many of them using the most basic and low tech metal detectors available.
The overall value of the treasure was valued at about 750,000 to 1,000,000 pounds and David and his son received half the value of the treasure which they split equally with the owner of the land.
These stories just go to show you that fancy top of the line equipment is not always necessary for finding big treasures. Instead what you need are time and patience – and hey who knows what the reward might be!
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Post CommentNelson Doyle
On April 6, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Bravo! Chris. Bravo! This was a very entertaining and educating article. I love metal detecting around old farms throughout the Southern areas of the United States. It would be great fun to have the chance to visit Europe and explore the historical countryside.
In Europe, the potential treasure could honestly be thousands of years old. In my opinion, metal detecting isn’t so much a treasure hunt, but more of a history adventure. Time-capsules buried, hidden until its time for history to repeat itself.
Have A Blessed Day,
Nelson Doyle
Chris Hamilton
On April 7, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Thanks for the positive comment Mr. Doyle and I’m glad you enjoyed it as much as you did. Again thanks for your interest and comment!
nobert soloria bermosa
On April 7, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Very nice article… i really did enjoy reading it,,interesting and educational as Nelson said…here in the Philippines there are still lots of treasure hunters around searching for the treasures buried by the Japanese during their retreat during the second World War and one of their basic tool of course is the metal detector…
duh swami
On April 7, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I bought my first detector in 1962. A D-Tex. I have never found any ‘big’ treasures but lots of little ones, including gold and diamond rings. I do a lot of water hunting with my whites PI waterproof.
I also own a whites gold master and found a few nuggets in California’s gold country. Metal detecting consists of two things, know your machine and use it. Persistence pays off…Thanks…
Jim Terror
On April 7, 2008 at 7:32 pm
People who wander around with their detectors are losers. I HATE EVERY SINGLE ON OF THEM.
David
On April 7, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Why does that picture show about $15 in ones next to a million dollar gold nugget?
It’s just stupid.
heartlander
On April 7, 2008 at 7:40 pm
It kind of funny isn’t it.. that were looking at the 4th largest nugget in the world and the guy is like, “look what I made”! holding a fist full of $1 dollar bills! He’s got like what, $40 there?
Chris Hamilton
On April 7, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Ya I agree with you guys and have no idea why that guy is holding about 40 bucks in $1 dollar bills beside a million dollar nugget!lol The picture was added by the site. Thanks again for all positive comments.
Nelson Doyle
On April 8, 2008 at 2:01 am
I was just thinking that it would make perfect sense to have a guy holding mere dollar bills next to the 4th largest gold nugget, because there are always people like you to spot it, and then remember it. Its all about smart marketing. Its probably the only thing that you will really remember after reading this article.
Nelson Doyle
Chris Hamilton
On April 8, 2008 at 9:41 am
Great point Mr.Doyle. It is probably the only thing I would remember after reading the article if it wasn’t mine. Thanks for the insight.
Obbop
On April 8, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I found my wife with a metal detector.
Forgot to remove the fillings in her teeth.
Mike M
On April 9, 2008 at 4:08 am
Chris
Great article. I think it’s something a lot of people have wondered about: do people have any success with these metal detectors.
Rana Sinha
On April 9, 2008 at 4:55 am
Great article Chris.
I am considering getting a metal detector!
I thought the dollar bills in the guy’s hand was just to compare the size of the nugget, not to convey the value of the gold nugget.
Chris Hamilton
On April 9, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Obbop, Mike M and Rana thanks for comments. Rana you made a good point about the money. Maybe it is there to show how big the gold was, good eye. Mike M glad you liked the article and yes lots of people have found things with these. Although they aren’t high tech tools they still do work. I remember being younger when I bought on from Radio Shack. Didn’t find much but I did find a penny from 1901 so ya they work. Got to have instinct and patients I figure to do this for a hobby. Obbop, WTF buddy is that a joke? Either way it made me smile. Anyways thanks for all the positive comments everyone they are much appreciated. -Cheers From Canada To All-
Stephen Thomson
On April 12, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Excellent article!
tracy sardelli
On April 26, 2008 at 6:40 am
great article, very interesting read.
eydie
On October 7, 2008 at 6:47 pm
it’s so awesome to read these stories. my dad had a metal detector years ago and never really found anything. i am going to buy a metal detector because the thought of buried treasure just brings out the pirate in me.
Meg
On November 17, 2008 at 7:22 am
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Milton H Peebles III
On December 9, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Love treasure tales
michael mason
On April 22, 2009 at 5:47 pm
I am twelve yrs old and I love metal detecting there is a story of a cannon filkled with golde on my grandpa’s land.I have been looking for it for years, but I did not find it. I will not give up.On the bright side I found a sword and a part of a old gun. I will keep them forever.
Mike
On February 28, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Great collection of articles!
TWhat I love about this hobby is you never know what you’re going to find. Another great aspect is that you learn so much local history while researching new sites.
Mike