Greek arrested with ancient coins ... from the AP Wire
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Although what the man did was wrong I believe Greece should perhapses look at changing the law regarding "Under law, all antiquities found in Greece are state property. " Here in the UK finders of artifacts or coins are required to declare them and if any museum wants the finds they pay the finder the independently assessed value of the items. If Greece offered a reward or compensation for finds made on non listed and protected sites (people shouldn't obviously be allowed to dig up these sites) then they would stop the antiquities and coin market being driven underground and finders of such items would be more willing to come forward with their finds.
Maybe the Greeks are still upset that so much of their history sits in places like the British Museum?
Actually, I think the British have implemented a good idea.
Larry
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<< <i>Although what the man did was wrong I believe Greece should perhapses look at changing the law regarding "Under law, all antiquities found in Greece are state property. " Here in the UK finders of artifacts or coins are required to declare them and if any museum wants the finds they pay the finder the independently assessed value of the items. If Greece offered a reward or compensation for finds made on non listed and protected sites (people shouldn't obviously be allowed to dig up these sites) then they would stop the antiquities and coin market being driven underground and finders of such items would be more willing to come forward with their finds. >>
If there's no incentive for finders to report their finds, the coins and/or artifacts will end up on the black market. If, on the other hand, Greece were to adopt a similar policy to that of the UK, more finds would likely be reported, to the benefit of all.