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[unclemac]

British Museum reveals record-breaking treasure finds by public

There were over 1,300 treasure finds made by the public in 2022, and most of the items were discovered by people metal-detecting, the museum said.

www.yahoo.com

 

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[pepperj]

British Museum reveals record-breaking treasure finds by public

There were over 1,300 treasure finds made by the public in 2022, and most of the items were discovered by people metal-detecting, the museum said.

www.yahoo.com

I found this interesting.
I didn't know it changed 2023.
The United Kingdom defines treasure, in this context, as "any metallic object, with at least 10 per cent of its weight being gold or silver, that is at least 300 years old when found." In 2023, the definition was updated to include items that are made partially of metal that is at least 200 years old, and provides "exceptional insight into an aspect of national or regional history, archaeology or culture" because of where it was found, its connection to a person or event, or its rarity

 

[pepperj]

I found this interesting.
I didn't know it changed 2023.
The United Kingdom defines treasure, in this context, as "any metallic object, with at least 10 per cent of its weight being gold or silver, that is at least 300 years old when found." In 2023, the definition was updated to include items that are made partially of metal that is at least 200 years old, and provides "exceptional insight into an aspect of national or regional history, archaeology or culture" because of where it was found, its connection to a person or event, or its rarity

200 yrs old made out of metal.
The Flo couldn't possibly keep up with what would be dug.

 

[unclemac]

what about a flint projectile point? are those not of historic value?

 

[: Michael-Robert.]

Well, posession is 9/10th of the law so that makes the finder the owner. Oh wait, this is the UK.