A lucky find

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/henry-iii-gold-penny-first-coin-intl-scli/index.html

Many times I have considered buying a metal detector, seeing the treasures that are found. Incredible discovery of this person. Thanks for sharing the information.

There was a series on the BBC about that theme. I had a look at the first two episodes and then I gave up.

Here it is, enjoy, but don't deprime!

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=detectorists+saison+1

If you want to walk, to ask for permissions to do what you'd like to do and come home disappointed, I think it might be great way of loosing time....

I personally have a metal detector and use it quite often.

It is true, sometimes you search for hours and cant even find a modern coin, but the thrill of finding something and realising it is something old or valuable (jewellery, silver coins) really makes you think that its worth it.

I myself didn't find anything incredible yet, my best find was a Prussian 2 1/2 Silbergroschen coin from 1843.
Not particularly great, i know, but the fact that this coin was out there for over 150 years and no one found it to that point is enough to keep me going

Its true, its not the most rewarding hobby, but everyone that is interested in it should at least try it once, maybe its something for them

It's like collecting, either you do it or you don't