How much is it worth ???????

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Ocatarinetabellatchitchix, Apr 1, 2021.

  1. rrdenarius

    rrdenarius non omnibus dormio

    Interesting post. I think I found the article here:
    Bulgarian lorry driver jailed for smuggling ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK | Daily Mail Online

    These quotes from the article reads like someone trained by cultural property experts who believe old stuff should not be in private collections. Unless there is more than shown their estimate is off by a couple of magnitudes. I fear we will see the words cultural goods more in the future.

    Detective Constable Max Gregory of Kent Police said: 'The illegal excavation of antiques is an ongoing issue in Bulgaria, depriving its citizens of an important part of its cultural heritage....

    Detective Sergeant Mark Hoddinott of the Metropolitan Police Service said: 'Det. Con. Sophie Hayes from our Art and Antiquities Unit was instrumental in securing expert witness statements from the British Museum, and also liaised directly with police in Bulgaria to allow for fast-time intelligence to be shared with Kent Police.

    'The significant sentence in this case reflects that the smuggling of cultural goods is organised criminal activity which causes serious and significant harm to the country from where the archaeological material was stolen from.

    'By intercepting this shipment, UK law enforcement have prevented it from entering the London art market, thereby also preventing the general public from buying illicit goods. Enquiries are still on-going to identity other individuals within this criminal network.'
     
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  3. NewStyleKing

    NewStyleKing Beware of Greeks bearing wreaths

    Then my NewStyle collection is worth £M's and 30 years hard labour.

    Who is the drivers' brief? I could do better.
     
    Last edited: Apr 3, 2021
  4. DonnaML

    DonnaML Well-Known Member

    Is "brief" slang for a lawyer?
     
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  5. Scipio

    Scipio Well-Known Member

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    As a lawyer I always enjoy all slangs for lawyers
     
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