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Seeking ancient and lost treasures
Treasure is the key word here! It's not just about discovering something which is old or even ancient, it's about having your haul declared as treasure.
In the UK, anyone who believes they may have found ancient coins antiques or artefacts has to report the find to the local coroners office within 14 days. A decision will then be made as to whether the items can be deemed treasure or not. The official definition of treasure is that the item has to be more than 300 years old and contain more than 10% precious metal. Once this has been established, the finder can sell the items to museums and collectors or indeed keep them.
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What is your view on treasure, coin and artefact finds across the UK?
Should they go straight to the museum or is it right to reward those who uncover them no matter what the value?
Submit your comments and let us know...
,Send a commentAngela Gallacher
Uber Collection Specialist
ANCIENT ROMAN COIN
SPINK
£8,250
Amongst an unrivalled collection of coins offered by Spink is this incredibly rare and beautiful Roman piece. It features laureate head of Zeus with an eagle standing proud on the reverse.
JAMES II 5 GUINEAS
RODERICK RICHARDSON
£17,000
This is a beautiful and incredibly rare coin showing bust on one side and set of four shields on reverse. Excellent condition and offered by Roderick Richardson, Norfolk.
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Spink
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Roderick Richardson
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The Royal Mint
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R Ingram Coins
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Imperial Coins Lon...
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