A Metal Detector Led This Hobbyist To Uncover Something He Never Anticipated

Mike's Findings

All in all, amateur metal detector hobbyist Mike was able to collect 34 other artifacts, including a brooch, tool handles, and a few bronze bits. "Obviously, I’ve read other people’s finds," recalled Mike in a later interview, "I’ve watched them on the telly, and I’ve always thought, I wouldn’t mind finding that, it’s still surreal, and life-changing." It's true, his life was forever changed...

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