Civil war-era coins worth €111016.30 unearthed in field behind pub

[garryson]

[h=2]A metal detectorist unearthed the ‘biggest haul of his life’ when he discovered more than 1,000 silver coins estimated to be worth €111016.30 near a Suffolk pub.[/h]


Read more: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/suffolk-metal-detectorists-hal-worth-100000-lindsey-rose-1-6774305

 

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[Kray Gelder]

So cool! We would all love to be in his shoes.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Thanks very much for the post - I read another article there, about another TH-er that said about the hobby of Detecting...,
"The great outdoors, fresh air, nature and potential treasure. What’s not to love about that?”
He is spot-on with that assessment...! Gotta love it...!

 

[CreakyDigger]

Why would anyone want publicity for finding something like that?

 

[Army of 1]

CreakyDigger , It's British law to report any finds of this nature , failing to disclose such finds can result in jail time .

 

[Georgivs]

Why would anyone want publicity for finding something like that?

Well AFAIK in England there are laws there where any hoard is (pretty sure this qualifies) belongs to the crown, but the finder is usually compensated for it's value. Better than the state just claiming it and then suing you. I mean what would you do? melt it down for bullion?