Help with the law!

[Greek_Hunter]

I don't know if there's a topic somewhere in here but I'm going to ask if hunting for Indian coins and relics is illegal or not. If there is a topic somewhere, please guide me. Thank you.

 

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[Honest Samuel]

It is legal to search for coins and jewels on public lands and on private lands with the owners permission. Good luck and good hunting.

 

[Greek_Hunter]

Thank you Sam.

 

[Kray Gelder]

Collecting Native American artifacts on public land is restricted in many areas. Each agency has it's own set of guidelines, which usually can be found on their websites. Private land, it's up to the owners. This is also true of metal detecting, although if the public land area in question is not considered a historically significant spot, fire up the detector. Casual collecting of rock specimens is normally allowed on public land. Entrances to important federal or state sites will usually have signage, informing you of what you may or may not do. Good luck.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I'm not sure of the laws in India regarding the serching of Rupees and other coins. But I'm pretty sure removing rubies from the eyes of idols is a bit of a risk.

 

[releventchair]

I don't know if there's a topic somewhere in here but I'm going to ask if hunting for Indian coins and relics is illegal or not. If there is a topic somewhere, please guide me. Thank you.

Private land is very different than public.
And can vary by locale.

Here's a start.https://www.nps.gov/archeology/sites/antiquities/about.htm
Research may show you , if it's over 50 years old on public land , you leave it alone.

 

[Greek_Hunter]

You guys are great. Thanks so very much for all the info that you offer.