From a giant boot-shaped gold nugget to half a billion dollars worth of Spanish treasure, we’re counting down the 10 greatest metal detecting finds of all time. Ka-ching!!!

Our List:

10. Boot of Cortez, Mexico
9. Hoxne Hoard, England
8. Black Swan Coin Project, United States
7. Vale of York Hoard, England
6. Gold Chalice, Key West, Florida
5. Fishpool Hoard, England
4. Ringlemere Cup, England
3. Staffordshire Hoard, England
2. Shrewsbury Hoard, England
1. Roman Lantern, England