Dutch historian finds medieval treasure using metal detector

[Wicked Blue]

NBC News
March 10, 2023, 9:46 AM EST
By Reuters

A Dutch historian found a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities announced Thursday.

Lorenzo Ruijter, 27, who told Reuters he has been treasure hunting since he was 10, discovered the treasure in 2021 in the small northern city of Hoogwoud, using a metal detector.

“It was very special discovering something this valuable, I can’t really describe it. I never expected to discover anything like this”, Ruijter said, adding that it was hard to keep it a secret for two years.

But experts of the National Museum of Antiquities needed the time to clean, investigate and date the treasure’s objects and have now found that the youngest coin can be dated back to around 1250, which made them assume the treasure was buried then.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/dutch-historian-discovers-medieval-treasure-using-metal-detector-rcna74304

[Karadeniz]

1. I can imagine his excitement!!!

[riversedge]

4. some of the pieces show such intricate art work. Must have take a long time to make and an

honor to wear.

[Wicked Blue]

7. I tried to post a picture but it didn't work

You can see them at the link. Amazing goldwork.

[Srkdqltr]

2. Beautiful pieces.

[jeffreyi]

3. Dammit.

My finds so far consist of nails, fence staples, and the occasional beer can pull tab. Hope never dies, though.

[multigraincracker]

6. Use to find some great stuff

back in the 80s. Now, only yards of old house offer up much.
Had to give it up because of my pacemaker now.
I do find great finds at yard and garage sales now. Just sold a sign for $220 that I bought for $35. Now the guy that bought it has it for sale for $400 after putting some work into it.

[cbabe]

5. Love detectorists.

BBC hit. BAFTA award winning. Three seasons. Best deadpan comedy ever.

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[jeffreyi]

8. I watched a couple episodes.

I can relate.