Experts say the stud, found at a detecting rally, could be one of "less than a dozen in the country".

The religious, magical, decorative and practical finds cast light on people's lives in the past.

A treasure expert says a carol reminds her of her job, which involves looking at lots of gold rings.

The rare find was discovered in a field and was probably made for an upper class owner, says expert.

The silver penny brooch dates to the end of the reign of the last Anglo-Saxon king, says an expert.

The Galloway hoard is set to go on show for the first time outside the UK in February.

The collection - which was hidden during World War Two - could fetch £10,000.

The proceeds of the sale will be split between the detectorists who found it and the landowner.