A treasure hunter with a metal detector found a second-century Roman helmet in England last May. It just sold at a Christie’s auction in London for $3,629,469—over 11 times the low estimate.
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Treasure Hunter’s Dream Comes True
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My husband just bought a metal detector from a friend and I kind of laughed. Hmmm…I think I’ll reconsider using it.
This fortunate man should insure this treasure ASAP, and keep it underwraps!