Iron Age Coin Hoard

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Britain's oldest coin hoard is found, dating back 2,173 years

A metal detectorist has uncovered Britain's oldest hoard of gold coins dating back 2,173 years.

www.dailymail.co.uk

That's how our system works at it's best.

- Detectorist finds coin hoard while legally searching with landowner permission.
- Proper declaration made to Portable Antiquities Scheme so the hoard can be properly documented.
- Determined to be "Treasure" at inquest, but British Museum declines its option to purchase and pay reward.
- Ownership passes to finder and landowner, who elect to auction the finds.
- Auction proceeds to be split between finder and landowner.

Everyone happy!

 

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Britain's oldest coin hoard is found, dating back 2,173 years

A metal detectorist has uncovered Britain's oldest hoard of gold coins dating back 2,173 years.

www.dailymail.co.uk

That's how our system works at it's best.

- Detectorist finds coin hoard while legally searching with landowner permission.
- Proper declaration made to Portable Antiquities Scheme so the hoard can be properly documented.
- Determined to be "Treasure" at inquest, but British Museum declines its option to purchase and pay reward.
- Ownership passes to finder and landowner, who elect to auction the finds.
- Auction proceeds to be split between finder and landowner.

Everyone happy!

You couldn't ask for a better SMART way.
Too bad our system is still run by horses (or jack arses) with blinders on.

One day the U.S. will grow a brain....... I hope.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Great story. Too bad our greedy government doesn't set up a system like the UK has.

 

[robertk]

One day the U.S. will grow a brain....... I hope.

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that...