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A huge hoard of Iron Age gold artefacts has been uncovered by an amateur metal detectorist in Denmark. The “enormous” find consists of almost one kilogram of gold buried 1,500 years ago, according to a press release from the Vejlemuseerne museum, which will exhibit the hoard. Described by the museum as “one of the largest, richest and most beautiful gold treasures in Danish history so far,” the hoard was discovered in Vindelev, near the central Danish town of Jelling, by a rookie detectorist called Ole Ginnerup Schytz. Ole Ginnerup Schytz, who had recently acquired his metal detector, discovered the hoard just a few hours into his search Mads Ravn, head of research at Vejlemuseerne, told CNN that he almost fell off his chair when Mr Schytz sent him a photo of an object, asking him if it was anything significant. Mr Schytz had only recently acquired his metal detector and been given permission to use it on his friend’s land. Within ...

From hoards of ancient coins to mysterious golden chalices, here are some of the most incredible (and valuable) treasure finds… 5,000 Anglo-Saxon silver coins – Estimated worth: £1million In 2015, a hoard of over 5,000 Anglo Saxon coins was unearthed near Lenborough, Buckinghamshire Last year, a hoard of over 5,000 Anglo Saxon coins was unearthed near Lenborough, Buckinghamshire – the largest discovery of coins in modern times. The impressive discovery was had by metal detector enthusiast Paul Coleman, who almost didn’t go to the dig as he could barely afford to fill up his car with petrol. Metal detector enthusiast Paul Coleman (pictured) made the discovery, which is worth an estimated £1.3million Hours later he found the incredible stash, which experts believe was buried following the Battle of Hastings to conceal it from the Norman invaders. The coins were in such good condition, they were set to raise at least £250 each, totalling over £1.3million ...