Man v Field: Metal Detecting UK - Best Finds of 2020

[@Helmdep]

I've been detecting now for 44 years! Started with a basic C Scope then back in 1989 moved on to the Fisher 1266x. Finally bought the Deus 1, 11 years ago. I've only ever found 5 hammered and a few roman coins and they were in Yorkshire. Nothing in my neck of the woods in the North West. However, these kind of vids and England's History channel ( love Sid) keep me going. One day!

[@diggingalba1716]

What a cracking bunch of hammered coins. Congratulations! All the best for 2021!

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks, you too!

[@marinoceccotti9155]

I must admit this ring is stunning. 24k is ultra-rare. I have found a 22k bracelet once, but 24K (and with a diamond) is just next level. I wonder how she lost it... Fooling around in the fields?

[@pootube1974]

Nice compilation of some great finds ,i have a pretty big collection of hammered coins and romans,gold rings including a momento mori ring and two lovely bronze age arrow heads ,all found with the Deus too! I was in this marchs treasure hunting magazine .

[@DirtDiggersUK]

Some fantastic find had, great show of them. Big thimbs up from us

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for stopping by both :) Appreciated.

[@LookintomyBarrel]

Some Lovely Finds... Congrats...

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching :)

[@Markdaykin21]

Some cracking finds there m8 let's hope 2021 gives us even better finds ATB mark

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for stopping by :) Good luck for 2021 bud.

[@digginthepast1235]

Wow my friend just amazing finds congratulations 🎉!!!!

[@DennisDiggerDk]

Crazy finds..found your channel just today. Definately comming back. Cheers!

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@LagranjadedonDavid]

Impressive the findings that you got friend. Unbelievable how many coins and that gold and diamond ring. congratulations and greetings from Argentina.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks 👍

[@jejakbalikuno7150]

Greeting from metal Detector Bali Indonesia 🥰♥️

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

welcome

[@gjuetaretethesareve]

Hello hunter. So beautiful coins

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

thanks for popping by.

[@Detectordude]

Some great finds there great to see you detecting with your Dad 👍

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks 👍 and ... Thanks for stopping by :)

[@chiaroscuroamore]

Just found this channel! It’s awesome! Keep up the great work

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Welcome aboard! and ... Thanks for stopping by :)

[@Detectordude]

Great channel, I remember the days detecting with my Dad. I've just started detecting again keep the videos coming 👍

[@fiberotter]

LOL...my first thought when you showed the Celtic toggle was.....Starship Enterprise!

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

lol. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@jerestanford5307]

Some stunning finds 👍always enjoy your videos quality🙂👍

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Glad you like them! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@craighaslam8713]

Really enjoy chilling out watching your Chanel great finds Carnt wait to find my first Roman coin

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

thanks matey. good luck out there. tip: look for level offs on south facing fields - potential roman villa or famstead.

[@alandodd3184]

i know its all about the finds and the love of it - some of these are amazing and i could watch for hours, but it would be interesting if alongside the item description after every find, there was an estimated value.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

I know where you're coming from. I put a rough value on most of the stuff I keep for insurance purposes but I'd never put them in the video if i'm honest. It could encourage the wrong type of people however that said, those that try and detect for the money quickly realise how hard it is to find anything of any real value. Yes it happens, but not as often as you think and it's certainly not worth quitting the day job.

[@alandodd3184]

@@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767 I couldn't agree more. Bang on. I am getting one in the new year and can't wait to get going and start asking for permissions etc. It's all about the history for me. Keep up the amazing work. Subscribed and will be watching everyday.

[@scottowens656]

Hi guys, absolutely fantastic finds through the year, thanks for sharing, makes me more enthusiastic to get out and find some coins and artifacts, have a great new year and happy digging, from South Ayrshire. Cheers 🍺

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Our pleasure!, Thanks for stopping by :)

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

great finds there some really stunning medieval roman coins coming up will be watching more of your videos

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Awesome thank you!

[@christopherbraiden6713]

Thanks for the video what a fantastic selection of finds in the last year always love a hammered!!😎🐓🐓🇬🇧

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

[@SilverBoyDetecting]

Great video amazing finds

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for watching, appreciated :)

[@Shxdow-666]

That pineapple coin looks amazing 👏 well done with your finds some lovely items there happy hunting bud

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for stopping by :)

[@BLzBob.7268]

Great finds! I hope to get into detecting this year. Had a Garrett 250 for a while now but not had much luck on the odd times I've been out.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for stopping by :)

[@M.L.E90]

Just found this channel I'm hooked. ..love to know what you do with the Jewellery you find .

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Welcome aboard! I keep everything I find, so I still have it!

[@jamesspurr3730]

Nice finds!

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for the visit

[@davemann3940]

Your James l Sixpence is actually a Charles l Sixpence,read the obverse side CAROLUS.Some great finds a really good year.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for stopping by :)

[@pootube1974]

It says carolvs ,a james says iacobvs

[@mariuscarrick4256]

That sceat is lovely. Good luck in 2021.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thank you :)

[@goldseaoutdoors4708]

Wow nice coin

[@robbieallan6522]

Well 2020 was a very nice year, I'm only just starting out and cuz I live on a small island theirs not much land but its split up between alot of owners so I'm struggling to secure permissions as I don't want to upset anyone, I have found some modern coins and a few other interesting pieces of metal, it's all fun while learning to use this machine as a total novice.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

keep at it, you’ll soon find the history hot spots!

[@georgiewalker1069]

Your finds were just incredible. Thanks so much for sharing, these kinds of videos keep me amused during this dreaded lockdown here in South Africa 🇿🇦 best regards to you and your family. Just for interest sake, what do you do with all your coins?

[@TheElfishGene]

The E on the William the III shilling stands for Exeter. They have letters below the bust: B= Bristol, C=Chester, E= Exeter, N= Norwich & Y= York.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

thank you

[@treasurehunttraynor7240]

Brilliant finds love the gold piece 👍👏

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for stopping by :)

[@valeriogiacobelli8279]

Great finds! Can i ask you how you find place to metal detecting? Because i saw that are a lot of law and stuff like that. Need to ask permission everywhere and i don't know neither how. Any info please? Thanks!

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for watching :) Find a farm, go knock on the door and be very polite. The worse they ca say is No. Even if they decline still be polite and leave your details with them. I usually carry a pre-written letter with me details on. Never detect without permission!!!

[@thekruzerboys2323]

Man, you and your dad have had a great year detecting. Best of luck for 2021!

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

We've been very fortunate! Thanks for stopping by and same to you, Good Luck for 2021, when we're allowed out :)

[@McIllus]

Very nice finds over 2020...

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for popping by!

[@Full_Metal_Digger]

You had a great year and I have enjoyed your videos very much! Seems like it is always sunny in your videos so what part of UK you live in? LOL! Best wishes for 2021. Dave.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Happy new year! We are based in the East Midlands

[@sammiross2817]

Wow.... Amazing, I love it. Just bought my first metal detector it's not the best lol

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

youll soon trade up :)

[@grahamhigby4372]

Great video thanks for making it. I've started metal detecting this year and I really enjoy it every time I go out I find something of interest but unfortunately still no hammered, hopefully sometime soon. 👍 Happy New Year 🎉

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Have patience, it will happen! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@mariusz6843]

Hello, beautiful crown coin. I leave the paw and sub. Regards

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

many thanks

[@peacck1988]

E on the coin i believe is Minted in Exeter, I could be way wrong.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

thanks

[@ПашкаКорчагин-ш5ю]

Хороший коп, отличные находки

[@peterstacey101]

Amazing finds well done happy new year

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks! You too!

[@TreasureWOMAN]

cool finds

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for watching :)

[@the_real_economics]

In my country, I will be facing a jail-time if I go out metal detecting. :( You really have to do it only in the woods, have to be careful, the best is if you have a buddy as a lookout.

[@AJ-zv9tn]

damn what country is this bro

[@Zetz762x39]

Amazing Video keep it just subscribed How deep did you have to dig to find that blue enamel ?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the channel. I think that seal was about 10" down. Quite deep.

[@slappycarp]

Great Video 😃 Trying get my son into history etc, loves being out in the fresh air😊 What entry machine would you recommend please?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

go for the simplex. in this hobby its good to have the right tools. that said if on a budget try the vanquish or ace range.

[@ivyanddadmetaldetectinguk9192]

That’s a dream hunt right there , thanks for sharing , subbed 👍

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ozziepete55]

Hi Mate, What was the die number on the Victoria Shilling just above the date?

[@NorfolkButtonBoyMetalDetecting]

Great video well on your 2020 finds amazing mate 👌🏻💥 #Norfolkbuttonboy

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks 👍, Thanks for stopping by :)

[@historydeantected]

Love your videos. Amazing finds. New sub

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for subbing!

[@theoldgroatdetectorist]

That’s a great haul for 1 year.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

I did well considering the lockdowns. Hopefully, this year will be just as good. Thanks for watching.

[@robbieallan6522]

I ain't seen anyone pull out a lump of gold b4 now that's a dream find, I just purchased a shilling a 2 shilling and a silver 3 penny and if I find any of them metal detecting I'd be a happy lad indeed...

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

hack gold is actually one of the more common finds if youre near a bronze age site along with axes. the hack gold was used to trade before coinage came along.

[@robbieallan6522]

Interesting stuff 🤔

[@bagofnails6692]

I love the gold ingot that you found. Any idea on the weight and purity of it ?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Not sure but think it’s just any of 24k About 13g. Defo Bronze Age hack gold

[@reuben8912]

Wow I love this video

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

thank you

[@reuben8912]

@@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767 No problem!

[@clivecole5973]

Do you just go to any old field or do you preselect them by choosing fields near old hill forts or green roads or similar.. I live in Dorset and want to take up metal detecting so I can get out and walk and we have lots of vey old locations and lots of fields so would appreciate some general guidance. Well done and thanks for the videos.Clive

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Hi Clive. I have a few local permissions where, after asking the landowners allowed me to detect their land. You can't just detect any field without the landowners consent (not the tenant, must be the owner of the land). But sure, once I have permission, I research the fields and can go to any desired field whenever I wish to assuming there's no livestock issues and the field is out of crop. If you just want to go detecting without obtaining permissions then you'll have to search the local beaches which are owned by the Crown Estates. Check the 'crown estate' website and it will tell you which beaches you can detect.

[@clivecole5973]

@@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767 Thanks for taking time to reply. I understand about getting permission. I was asking about researching fields before you go detecting on them. What sort of research do you do before you go to increase your chances of finding something. For example, your roman field, did you know beforehand that you might find some roman stuff? Basically I'm looking for research resources. Cheers, Clive

[@sammiross2817]

Hey, thanks for that comment, I was wondering what about woods and rivers do you need some permit?

[@werideuk6064]

How do you find places to detect, not just random places I take it? Thanks

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

I knock on farm doors and ask.

[@werideuk6064]

Thanks for the reply mate 👍🏻

[@chrisroe7308]

Mystery find Celtic toddle

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

thank you

[@thementaldetectorist756]

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[@mmoffenbier]

Do u turn these historical hammered coins over to a historical group? Do u keep these coins to sell them? Great video.

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Hi, Nothing is sold. I keep most items for my collection but also give the landowners some too. I log anything over 300 years old with our Finds Liaison Officer.

[@topphatt628]

Clipping the coin was a punishable offence and a death sentence could have been issued.

[@mbanmetaldetectingchannel6048]

i like the song

[@firstsecond4223]

great find what is the value of the gold?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for watching :)

[@firstsecond4223]

@@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767 Hi im just learning i got a garrett ace 150 its old i have to buy a pin pointer.Im finding your videos helpful thank you

[@cassymidgley3775]

What metal detector are you useing ? Looking at some online, I live in the lake dustrict.

[@cassymidgley3775]

Lake District

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

XP Deus. Great bit of kit and defo worth the money.

[@GarysMetalDetecting]

🔔 nice

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thank you 👍

[@roxanaquintana8620]

great for beginner like me

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

how are you getting on?

[@SzotJoker]

👍👍

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for stopping by :)

[@kademjadeeen8370]

What metal detector would you recommend that isn’t very expensive

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Have a look at the Garrett Range. Simplex or Vanquish.

[@johnb9917]

What are the rules when finding things metal detecting do you have to declare were you find things

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

if it's classed as treasure we have to declare it by law. Other stuff, i share with the landowners.

[@cazzawazza9553]

Do you donate Yr really old finds too a museum. Just found Yr channel great content

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for popping by

[@DevelopedPond]

How much would these coin be worth if you were to sell them? :)

[@mrkinghenry100]

Do you have to declare all finds no matter how small?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

no not all but it's nice to show the landowner everything you find. however, you do have to declare anything classed as treasure here in the uk. the 'Treasure Act' came into practice in the mid 90s and if you google you will find out more.

[@midnightwolfvr1905]

How do you clean your coins???

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

water. the use a toothbrush and cocktail stick. if really stubborn i use a fibreglass pen, gently. dry for a few days then finish off with wax.

[@tellhelen51]

Can I ask do you need permission for beach detecting? Thanks helen North Yorkshire

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Hi In some places yes but any beaches owned by the crown estate you dont need permission but please be respectful of other beach users. To find out which beaches you can detect have a look at the map located at

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

www.thecrownestate.co.uk/en-gb/what-we-do/on-the-seabed/coastal/metal-detecting-and-drone-flying/

[@89768]

How much would that ring be worth and how old was it roughly?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

depends, new, it would have been about £1300. It looks only a few years old. Now, i dunno, about £500 maybe.

[@tomhay2315]

@@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767 did you sell it?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

@@tomhay2315 no mate still got it

[@Owayfromhome]

England have history is ease to find old coins

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Can be if u do your research!

[@michaeltaylor9377]

Is there any particular reason for doing a particular field

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

sometimes, but tbh i just choose a field that is available to detect and scan it. sometimes you find stuff, sometimes you don't.

[@michaeltaylor9377]

@@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767 so there’s no research first just pot luck

[@chrisminichell9645]

I am new to the hobby what advice can you give me

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Read the code of conduct on the NCMD website. Get insurance. Make sure you have permission to be on the lad you are detecting or join a local club. Fill all the holes. Show the landowner everything. Have fun.

[@bobfife9071]

What part of the country do you dedect

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

east midlands

[@leehodgkiss6709]

What detector do you use?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

xp deus

[@pootube1974]

@@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767 best detector on the market!

[@metaldetectingqueensland1233]

Are you on Facebook mate?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Yes pal, we are on Facebook as a profile and also have a facebook group. Just search Man v Field.

[@alinspulber445]

Where is this place where are you?

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

we are in the UK

[@blackbeard1074]

Lol like if he is going to tell you.

[@TeddyBearbiker24]

you've got some amazing ground, do me a favour tho stop RUBBING your finds!!!!

[@polymathperspective]

I’m a self made billionaire from extracting information and cracking codes out of diaries from battles over 100 years ago. I can’t see how a person does this a hobby then have to turn over to government in England. Haha if they did that to me, I’ll fire at the prince head with wife while in public. Flame the weapon over barricades with cameras and everywhere. That’s my level as cryptologic linguist, human intelligence collector and commando. Evidently I’m never going to England in life. I’ll take it out the ground and hop right on private jet laughing about it. I have no respect for royalty balding men A true Captain Kidd so we hate England

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Different.

[@neilcam]

Some great finds, but please, FFS STOP RUBBING THE COINS LIKE THAT!! I couldn't believe you're busy telling us a coin is gold-plated all the while doing your fucking best to rub the coating off!

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for stopping by. Whilst the coin rubbing might have annoyed you I hope you enjoyed the vid.

[@mishkalviv9665]

👍👍👍

[@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767]

Thanks for watching :)

[@mishkalviv9665]

@@manvfieldmetaldetectinguk6767 greetings from Ukraine 🇺🇦