Anglo-Saxon cross discovered in field

If you've ever wondered if a metal detector is worth the price, think of this: A pure gold cross with red cabochon gemstones was found in a field in Nottinghamshire with, yes, a metal detector. The Anglo-Saxon cross may have been fashioned from gold melted down from Merovingian coins and dates to sometime around the 7th century. Experts estimate the cross is worth £25,000 ($50,000). Hm, where do I get me one of them there metal detectors?

Find out more about the cross and its discovery, and see some vivid images, in the item at the Mail Online and the article at the Telegraph.