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Metal Detecting News #31

Metal Detecting News #31

Anthony Cawood
October 13, 2025

Industry news, important finds, rallies, and more - free every week!

Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of Metal Detecting News.

I miss the rallies!

There I said it, then again the weather at the final RCM was somewhat autumnal to say the least!

So maybe it is for the best!

Back to my own permissions at the weekend, and my silver streak continued with another hammered ;-)

Commonwealth Penny

Again a little light on news this issue after a very busy summer, if you have any for future editions just let me know!

And as always, a massive thanks to all our amazing sponsors, RUTUS, Treasure Hunting magazine, Composite Cleaning Pencil and The Big Detecting Show for their continued support.

Industry News

The Nokta Legend 2 has started to appear on dealer websites in advance of launch, it looks like it will retail at £995ish and feature two coils and wireless headphones. Keep an eye out with your local/favourite dealer as I’m guessing they’ll be launching waiting lists in the near future.

At the other end of the spectrum… DR.ÖTEK Metal Detectors have released a new model for Kids!

“This kids metal detector features a vibrant color LCD screen that makes treasure hunting more exciting and easy to understand. Pirate-themed animated icons turn every find into an immersive adventure, keeping children engaged and inspired to explore outdoors.”

Available on Amazon right now!

The Vortex has some competition in the blue detector ranks now.
I bet Garrett are quaking ;-)

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Detecting News UK

Hopefully Chris get his way after selfelssy waiving his claim/fee.

Hopes a medieval coin hoard found near Oswestry will go on show

Chris Langston says he hopes the 43 coins found near Oswestry will go on display in Shropshire.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jqx5548e5o

Metal detectorists raise thousands to support youth football

A weekend dig saw metal detecting enthusiasts raise more than £2,000 to support a football club in Blandford Forum.

blackmorevale.net/striking-gold-metal-detectorists-raise-thousands-to-support-youth-football

Incense bowl, metal acorn and helmet handle among amazing artefact finds by visitors at Attingham Park dig

Roman coins, incense bowl and helmet handle are among artefacts found in a dig that allowed visitors to a Shropshire National Trust estate to get hands-on with archaeology.

www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/shrewsbury/2025/10/08/incense-bowl-metal-acorn-and-helmet-handle-among-amazing-artefact-finds-by-visitors-at-attingham-park-dig

Detectorists discover three centuries-old coins in village

THREE Roman coins discovered by detectorists in Dutton are likely to be treasure, a court has heard.

www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/25529659.detectorists-discover-three-centuries-old-coins-cheshire

Thanet ‘history detective’ charting wartime artillery finds on our coastline

In the past four weeks historian and Thanet coastal warden Tony Ovenden has discovered 18 wartime artillery shells while exploring Sandwich Bay and part of Pegwell Bay. The retired Southeastern wor…

theisleofthanetnews.com/2025/10/11/thanet-history-detective-charting-wartime-artillery-finds-on-our-coastline

Archaeologists to explore new area of Culloden battlefield

The ground that will be explored was where Jacobite forces advanced on the front line of an opposing government army.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c179kgjxglro

Classic podcast episode - Rob Random & Digger Dawn! 200th Show!

Detecting News Worldwide

Amateur Metal Detectorists in Poland Unearth Ancient Treasure Trove by Accident

Hobbyist metal detectorists in Kalisz, Poland uncovered medieval coins and a Roman-era gold necklace in a series of rare accidental finds this summer.

indiandefencereview.com/amateur-metal-detectorists-poland-unearth-ancient-treasure-trove

20,000 coins from Early Middle Ages discovered by man digging for worms

A man digging for worms at his summer house in Sweden has unearthed a stupendous treasure: a silver hoard of up to 20,000 coins

www.livescience.com/archaeology/up-to-20-000-coins-from-early-middle-ages-discovered-by-man-digging-for-worms-near-stockholm

Parks Canada speaking out about illegal digs at N.B., N.S. historic sites

Parks Canada staff say they are finding 30 new holes every day at historic sites along N.S., N.B border

tj.news/moncton-miramichi/parks-canada-speaking-out-about-illegal-digs-at-n-b-n-s-historic-sites

Metal-detector finds rare Spanish silver on south shore

(Oct. 9, 2025) Treasure hunter Travis Nichols pulled a bucket-list find from the sand on a popular south shore beach last week, a 1782 silver Spanish one-reale coin.

www.ack.net/lifestyle/history-unearthed-metal-detector-finds-rare-spanish-silver-on-south-shore/article_9803b04a-8294-40cd-9439-1f5bf1a14e98.html

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Club & Rally roundup

The summer rally season is over, well at least all the ‘biggiess’ have gone and the weather has turned too ;-(

If you have a weekender, charity event etc and would like to let people know just send me a message and I will include in here.

All the rest that’s fit to print

And detectorists are the issue?

Police checked museum security week before gold jewellery stolen

Officers were "helping with inspections of security" the week before Bronze Age artefacts were taken.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxwjw4540eo

Medieval Artifacts Uncovered in Vulture Nests Across Southern Spain

Vultures are not known for their museum conservation skills, but perhaps that ought to change.

www.sciencealert.com/medieval-artifacts-uncovered-in-vulture-nests-across-southern-spain

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