From ancient coins worth £1m to a giant 10-pound lump of gold: The most incredible metal detector finds ever
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 ...