I've never seen so many super rare treasures in one weekend! (Guess which one is my favourite!)

I'm very excited to share with you some stunning & rare finds from just one weekend. I'll be taking a couple to the Finds Liaison Officer at the Museum of London next week. When my friend and fellow mudlark invited me to go treasure hunting with him I didn't imagine I would be going home with some beautiful finds - and in such good condition too! Thank you to Glenda and Malcolm of the Dorset & West Past Finders for organising this dig in Dorset. I hope I can come and visit you again soon. And thank you too to everyone I met that weekend, and for showing me your incredible finds from the weekend.
Please do go and follow @Tob2n my fabulous mud buddy, and let me know if you have any thoughts on these finds or any additional info.
Check out Region Metal Detector Specialists too. They have some great deals on and are so so helpful whether you're a beginner or an old hat at detecting:-
regton.com
Thanks for watching! See you soon. Love Nicola

[@granddad-mv5ef]

Nicola, I am a detectorist in the Southeast of the US. Detecting is not good in my area, but I do watch several KZbin detecting channels, all in the Eastern US. I have seen British coins here as early as the late 1500s, even the occasional hammered silver. But I have never seen the likes of your finds (and the entire group); that was truly an amazing two days! Thank you for bringing it to us, I may need to watch it again.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I’m in Sydney Australia, I really enjoyed reading your comment - It was astounding wasn’t it. It was like the perfect day, a detectorists dream. I felt so awful for Tobias finding out that it was his coil that had issues.

[@iborrada]

The sense of British duty everyone, selflessly clambering around in the mud for charity whilst having fun! ❤

[@annettefournier9655]

In 1895 Curtis Veeder, an engineer patented the Veeder manufacturing Co. He made Cyclometers. Which counted the miles rider on a bicycle. Later he manufactured the odometer on speedometer to count the miles a car traveled. So your 1895 token likely fell off someone's bicycle cyclometer.❤

[@thatcanadianwhitetrashguy]

That Field is either a Roman Camo or a Roman Market Place. They should bring in Ground Radar to Check if it could be Roman Camp

[@NinaHansen2008]

My thoughts also!

[@janedeloatch9939]

You have such a sweet spirit. I wish I could come there and mudlark with you. I can’t really walk anymore due to an accident. Your shows make me happy. Thank you.

[@Mudjie50]

Great outing, good seeing Tobais. In 1895 the mechanical engineer Curtis Veeder (1862-1943) founded the Veeder Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Ct. It made cyclometers that measured the distance traveled by bicycles. The business expanded to include counters for speedometers, machines, production workers, and other purposes. In 1928 the company merged with the Root Company to form Veeder-Root, a firm that remained in business for decades.

[@barbaraking6980]

What a lovely bunch of people you met down in Dorset and congratulations to the organisers for raising so much for truly deserving charities. I am so thrilled that you found the Roman coins, you deserved them after detecting in that dreadful weather. Poor Tobius , I was willing him to find something, but at least he knows now that it was a faulty metal detector to blame and not his detecting . A really enjoyable video Nicola, Thank you so much for taking us along. Take care and see you soon .

[@dishmurphy6539]

Hi Nicola. I feel so badly for Tobias but what a wonderful 2 days for you. Sounds like this groups raises a lot of money for very important local needs. If you aren’t asking for donations from us this year perhaps ask us ahead of next year, if you’re rejoining the group. I’d love to offer a little support representing you & your channel. Congratulations again & again, happy birthday ✌️💙🙏

[@MatildaSorrows]

The sound of the rain is so soothing. 😌 Enjoyed the beautiful butterfly and the tea and cake break.

[@stardust1246]

I love this for you Nicola. I love history and if I lived in Britain, I'm sure I would be a mudlark.

[@helenalderson6608]

Sometimes it's about being out doing things, regardless of the weather. Look at the amazing things you found❤

[@daver8521]

Coins of Carausius are all very scarce. You found a nice one. I'm so envious! The reverse does NOT show PAX, but the goddess Providentia. The reverse legend reads "PROVID AUG." One of his more common types, but still worth at least 100 pounds, perhaps more. I'd advise against cleaning it. Your Gallenius coin is also fairly scarce, So you had some very nice finds indeed. Congratulations! Runt and Pandora send regards.

[@fupacabra4204]

I love the Roman soldier added at 18:30ish! I'm so happy for you all and all of your finds. Always keep the horseshoes! You've got the luck of the Gods behind you today! They sent the rain to soften the ground! 👊❤ Happy Hunting!

[@TheVelvetLoungeLife]

I live in CONNECTICUT ❤❤❤❤❤ Also known as the Nutmeg State. I worked in THE CAPITAL CITY OF HARTFORD CONNECTICUT FOR MANY YEARS. Here's some information on Veeder Manufacturing. In 1895 the mechanical engineer Curtis Veeder (1862-1943) founded the Veeder Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Ct. It made cyclometers that measured the distance traveled by bicycles. The business expanded to include counters for speedometers, machines, production workers, and other purposes. In 1928 the company merged with the Root Company to form Veeder-Root, a firm that remained in business for decades.

[@guadalupeknippen528]

This was fantastic event. Everyone found such great treasures. I am so amazed at the fact that you find Roman coins and articles. Your Roman coins are lovely. Thank you for sharing this great event with us. 👏🐕🇺🇲

[@7000fps]

Thank you Nicola from the US. You are such a blessing for all you do with all these people and us.

[@Numischannel]

Hi Nicola 38:48 is a centenionalis ("AE 3"), mint of Arelate (Constantina: T?CON in exergue) in Gaul, now Arles France, struck ca. 375-378, of either Valens or Gratian (not Valentinian II, whose portrait is smaller in this issue since he was a toddler in this period). A very rare issue of a generally very common type.

[@scottmeeker9971]

Hearts and smiley faces ❤😊

[@costrio]

I looked up Carausius, and thanks. I think "liber pater" translates as "free" and "father." The father of freedom? I think the broken ring at 26:20 was cut and folded to fit a smaller finger, perhaps?

[@georglimiux677]

YOU are the rare treasure!

[@lynnegulbrand2298]

WOW what amazing finds. My brother used to go metal detecting on the beach where I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi. It’s a 26 mile long man made beach and the sand is white. It’s beautiful. I’m originally from England but moved here when I was 14. Been here for 52 years. Love your videos. You need to find that one thing that you can retire with, that would be awesome. Much love from Biloxi Mississippi.

[@dianeo2819]

I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Nic! Lots of love to you from Texas. USA. 💜

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

Wow! How fun and helpful to be a part of! Good for you Nic and thank you for taking us along!❤

[@christhompson4270]

Great two days out, with some awesome finds from many different people. Take care and thank you for taking us with you 👏🙏❤️

[@eringemini7091]

The Roman's, & Saxons, & French, & all the other ancient peoples who inhabited or passed thru the area must have been wealthy to have lost so much treasure over the years! And congrats on your amazing finds!

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

Isn't that amazing? All of that history. What an amazingly rich heritage and now video documentation of their historical sites for ancient relics. Sometimes you stumble upon a very old road and you'll see all sorts of artifacts.

[@readmylisp]

Were the Normans French ?

[@larkdavis6041]

I just love Tobias and kept hoping he would find something! Too bad his coil had an issue😔 Nicola, congratulations on all your wonderful finds❤

[@buzzawuzza3743]

Totally amazed by the sheer volume of Roman coins and items! I keep thinking I'll find something similar out here in the local desert but it turns out the Romans never occupied Arizona! I love these videos and the histories involved. Best to you always.

[@shelleyharris4176]

You are funny yup no romans there

[@abcdef-qk6jf]

In my country people were rather astonished of the fact the Romans didn't want to fight against us. They did the only natural thing... Went on a rampage across Europe to fight the Romans. Centuries later we would be the scourge of Europe. Raiding monestaries and churches. But a wealthy town could be flattened too if they didn't surrender their values. We weren't picky at a day at the office...

[@spicencens7725]

Such wonderful finds! It must've been thrilling to find some Romans!👍🏻🇺🇸

[@brendawilliams7836]

I love it when you find coins! There is so much history behind them!

[@jackbuff_I]

5:18 that's amazing! Truly incredible detail!

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

“Detectorists” is my favourite tv show, and now you’ve brought it to life. Thank you Nichola.

[@oleradiodudea.m.4735]

Have they produced any new shows over the past couple years?

[@johncartwright8154]

I hope one of Nicola's detecting compatriots uttered the immortal phrase: "Pub?" "Oh go on then!" 😁

[@elsajones6325]

That's quite a haul for one field! How exciting!!!! Thank you for sharing❤

[@kathieprater2431]

Great to see you Nicola! You are getting to be quite a detectorist! Congratulations on the lovely Roman coins! How wonderful! I absolutely LOVE Malcolm's shirt that depicts the "evolution of a metal detectorist" Its so funny! Thank you for bringing me along on this exciting adventure!

[@Scalihoo]

When it rains it pours... both literally & metaphorically as far as great finds go.

[@pattiwhite9575]

So your coin was one of the first coins minted in London??? Wow Just unbelievable to have such long history. It is so interesting. I always thought all Roman were made in Rome. Also, how the different metals used in the making of coins signified differences. Just amazing for me to learn this with the help of this video. TY

[@FindsByPirjo]

Always pick up the horse shoe when you find one, that's what I learned from you Nicola! You took the whole luck from Tobias with all those Roman treasures. Your talent in metal detecting is obvious. We got the first snow (even it's gone now). Have a wonderful week !

[@anngough6867]

Love the way that guy said Look it up 😂😂😂 for the naughty sea roman

[@elainecrandall1059]

Tobias is just too sweet to not have luck grace him. So glad you got him cake !!

[@fatlad5090]

Buzzing great video nic. full on with Christmas swinging partys. chilling Sunday

[@denisefallin8042]

I enjoy when speak to and show others' finds and just regukar people. I just ❤ seeing everyone

[@robertbriggs1968]

Awesome

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

The US company has quite the history. I lived half and hour from there growing up. Maybe it was a good luck charm from a service person in the war.. Great job.

[@richardbrady2818]

The Cake Monster

[@GreenGenes71]

So happy to see you've posted this metal detecting video! I'm in Utah (USA) but it would be a dream to visit and detect in the beautiful fields of England and meet fellow detectorists.

[@americanborn3151]

Those coins are so cool. The Roman history is truly fascinating

[@janesalisbury3686]

Mmmmm, another warm, fuzzy-feeling Sunday evening with Nicola, thank you. Also, I love the way the finds lead you down so many interesting ''rabbit holes''. I have the same ''problem'', where would we be without a) Google and b) our fabulous libraries?

[@nancester1]

Love seeing you rocking that metal detector Nicola! The detail on that Roman coin is amazing!(number 2 Roman)

[@fromanotherdayfilm]

the level of detail on the roman coins is just astounding

[@marionbowler5440]

Absolutely brilliant Nicola 👏 ❤🇨🇦xx

[@bronwynleeper2806]

It never rains like that in Aussie. We are more thunderstorm then it's over

[@chrischris8550]

Was the area an old encampment or near a Roman village? Because there was quite a few Roman coins in one field! Looked like a great day apart from the rain.

[@ticklemetorgo]

Dorset is really amazing looking. And the amazing Roman coins finds.

[@milosterwheeler2520]

We in the U.S. are so envious of you. Our meager history doesn't permit us to even hope of one day finding hammered medieval or Roman coins.

[@marthaanderson2656]

This is my idea of a grand day out. Friends, charity, cake and tea, outdoors ( even with rain) and the prospect of amazing finds.

[@terryt.1643]

Horseshoe did bring you luck. Glad it was a great detecting day and for a good cause, too. Wouldn’t you know you would find a Roman maritime connection. 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@dannmarceau9743]

I am pleased that you enjoy the historical aspect of what you find, Nicola.

[@debraellison6255]

Sounds like a bunch of Roman's had holes in their pockets 😊. You have the best video's and great friends.

[@joellenmeek658]

You should find that horse shoe and take it with you. It certainly brought you wonderful luck.

[@marydegenkolb9603]

Nichola, the Veeder token is actually a plug cover for a Veeder Pump. It is a submersible pump used in the fields. The edge is slit for a screwdriver? It may have been a good luck charm carried by a soldier from home? Or part of a bicycle for an milage meter.

[@christopherbutler7588]

Wow would love to find Something like that. Great video thank you.😊

[@burrowingbadger1813]

Always lovely to see you and Tobias out together. I heard he was having issues with his coil. Well done you on your amazing finds 👏🏼 apart from the weather, looked like a fantastic weekend for finds.

[@janetslicer3637]

What a unique experience! I had no idea that many people were involved in such worthy causes around the UK. The finds were extraordinary, with so many Roman and Saxon coins. Lucky you to be a part of such an expedition.

[@ryro5401]

What a thrill it must have been finding the roman coins. And that ring your friend found, what a treasure. Great vid.

[@viridiangreen8259]

A truly wonderful episode with friends finding truly amazing finds

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thank you for the video. Thank you for taking us with you to this charity event. And a belated "Happy Birthday!". I messaged you last week that I had just found your channel. After seeing this video I now know how that came to be. Regton. I have been watching the Scottish Detectorist for the last year and he is sponsored by Regton. So the You tube algorithm linked us up. I am happy they did. I may have missed it, but was there a website for the charity organization that ran the detecting event? Many people that watch your channel may be interested in supporting one of the charities they have run events for. Thank you.

[@waynearmstrong5233]

If only it was a quick drive up the road for me to go to a place like that! Unfortunately my car is not capable of traveling over the sea, and as there is no petrol stations in the ocean, I seriously doubt my chances of arriving undrowned! I'm glad you had a successful couple of days and didn't come home empty handed, And I feel so bad for Tobias, it would have been so disappointing to discover a faulty disc after hours of detecting in what looked like pouring rain, I hope his next hunt is successful and well and truly compensates for this hunt! Well done Nicola for toughing out during that soggy hunt. Tenacity pays off! Cheers!

[@user-wf6kn1eh8d]

I live in the Pacific Northwest and very few things date earlier than 1900. It's always nice to see others dig such historical pieces. Thank you for sharing your finds!

[@iamshotty]

You kicked Roman coin butt Nicola!! Well done!! Sooo exciting. And for such good causes. Bless you all and lots of love to you Nicola xox Teresa 🇦🇺♥

[@tanithmessenger3581]

Fabulous finds Nicola!! So much amazing history. I love finding things tucked into books, I always keep them where I find them if I can 🙂 What a great way to raise money for worthy causes. Thank YOU for being you, hope you had a fab birthday - it's mine today lol. Have a great week x

[@sallybaldwin1603]

What a treat your shows are. Loved the change of venue. Love your work. Thank you!!!

[@doloresandruchow9502]

Love watching your videos Nicola your such a sweet lady like all your finds

[@user-jh6hz9yn7k]

Good finds with all the Roman’s an also I believe that butterfly was Roman

[@bronwynleeper2806]

Do you know why there are so many Roman coins there. The internet says there were only 2 military sites in Dorset - at Dorchester and near Preston. Was that site near one of these places?

[@thierrygisbert5616]

Bonsoir à tous superbes découvertes continue comme ça Un grand bravo 👏👍

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Merci!

[@alisonmay9123]

When you love doing something enough, you will brave all weathers. I once walked bare foot on the beach through icy waters to get to a certain spot to take a photo, my husband said I was bonkers but I HAD to have that photo :) Love watching your videos, they make me want to go mud larking and metal detecting haha

[@sadielevens1144]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rsclark1948]

Well Done Buttercup !!!! Love Roman Coins Stay Warm And Safe ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gregbiggs7564]

yep yep yep Nicola.....just love Ur Metal Larking.....and all Ur Larking!!!!!! Cheers from Mississippi

[@erikrehtlane4890]

So cool finds. Thanks for sharing. I live in Vancouver Canada and around here anything 100 years old is considered old. Europe has so much more history with artifacts that survive from advancing cultures.

[@motherhenable]

Thanks!

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you! Xx

[@DetroitMicroSound]

❤ 15:36 finding ancient history. Also, I have a Mercury/Hippocamp Gallienus coin, myself. 😁

[@goodpeople5676]

Awesome metal detecting finds ROMAN COINS 🪙 👏!!!! and lovely information and history behind each item. Really enjoyed watching the beautiful video. With love from SAM Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ♥️

[@goldmanjace]

If i had a day with you it would be Special too

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Nicola, awesome Roman finds in this vid..... plus thank you for the history lessons.. much appreciated 🙂.*

[@DavidHuber63]

You have a heart of gold.

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

Beautiful finds. Looks like so much fun. Strange how when you are outside and have been busy physically everything tastes so much better.

[@artieash6671]

Veeder Manufacturing in Hartford, Connecticut made odometers for vehicles in WWI. Curtis Veeder's mansion on Hartford is now the home of the Connecticut Historical Society.

[@jakejames3063]

I grew up in beautiful Dorset 😊 Wow some incredible finds, well done. Another awesome video Nicola, thank you 👍

[@wendyhill8924]

Nicola, I love your site…your information leads me to look up history and find out all kinds of stuff I never was taught here in America. I was born in Birkenhead and so wonder if I had stayed in England would I have been a mudlarker like you…I’m sure we would have met….i’m a sculptor living in az…there are many artifacts here but it is best not to take what we find here in the desert….thank you again and please, if you visit the southwest, would love to have you as my guest. Best wishes, Wendy

[@nicolawhitemudlark]

Thank you Wendy!

[@sherryrector2275]

So thrilled for you. Dawn will be loving your goodies. I’m so pleased you had a fun and worthwhile charity got the donations they needed.

[@suebt8794]

Poor Tobias really felt for him, such a shame about his coil!!! Amazing finds. Well done 😊

[@sergehorion7155]

Enduring the discomfort of pouring rain to go metal detecting makes you one of "us". Thank you for sharing this enjoyable moments of discoveries in Dorset together with (unlucky) Tobias. We can see seven fingers to the left hand of Liber Pater, a polydactyly not uncommon in IA generated images.

[@phos2602]

I’m volunteering on a Romano-British dig site next summer! I finally get a go at searching myself instead of just watching others!

[@GilCosta1965]

10:27 Tobias doesn''t know what he's doing, swinging like a fool in the air. :-) The DEUS are amazing machines. I wish I had one.

[@loumarlow7295]

Wonderful event ! Thankyou so much for sharing. I love how you all stay so calm. Even after years of detecting I will be squealing still if I found such treasures 😂🎉❤

[@shirleynitka5030]

you do have your special eye for seeing what nobody else does. They depend on their machines. You depend on your eyes!! Your Roman coins were brilliant. I'm very glad it went so well for you. I've started looking at your very old videos that I may have missed before. I love them all regardless. Cheers from America!!

[@alicegriffin402]

I absolutely loved watching this video. It makes me nostalgic for Britaina i hope i will be able to visit again. I am going on 73, and hope to visit again while i am still able!

[@rongreen4231]

I would soooo love to metal detect there where you have civilization going back thousands of years. As they say," In America 100 years is a long time, in England 100 miles is a long way"

[@user-dc3xx2zp1p]

You are such a beautiful person God bless you , I wish I lived in such a place that I could explore such possible finds our history is so young in terms of the world but thank you for sharing your finds, it is so treasure hunting to me ❤

[@americanpatriot910]

Great finds and all the Roman coins simply fantastic video ❤ It good luck 🍀 on your next dig Nicola thanks again for your channel 😊