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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1020162, member: 26302&quot;]This is ocean find, ancient treasure trove maritime law. Not applicable to land finds at all. There has never been a case where someone found a coin on private property in the US where the US government claimed ownership, they just tax your gain like any other income. The difference Doug is the US government is the &quot;owner&quot; of public lands, including the ocean around us. If I owned the oceans legally, I would protest anyone digging up treasure on my property without my permission as well, same as if someone wants to metal detect on 160 acres I own without my permission.</p><p><br /></p><p>Andy, Xenophobic? I was just reacting to someone badmouthing the US to start with. Just pointing out holes in his assault. I personally think UK treasure trove laws are the best solution for ancient coin finds, and applaud the Brits for it, as it ensures hoard information is captured, important coins are documented and museum get a great chance to acquire important pieces, all the while the finder gets compensated. If we had ancients here I wish we would adopt the same laws, though with our private property rights I doubt we could.</p><p><br /></p><p>I agree, long live Brittania, (as long as I can live in the US). <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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