Dr Tess MachlingI disagree with Mike in a lot of this - in the fact that we're divided (really we aren't), the absence of recognition that the museum probably couldn't afford it, his conclusions, and the archaeological 'worth' of many detected finds, but it was good to see the raw £ finally getting some coverage, even if it is the awful Spectator!
Also confirmation that disclaimed hoards *are* being melted down... 😫
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure 🏺
https://spectator.com/article/why-a-set-of-gold-coins-have-divided-british-archeologists/
Why a set of gold coins have divided British archaeologists
In 2024 a detectorist found some gold coins in Suffolk. The discovery was declared legally treasure. If a museum wanted the coins, the finder would have been rewarded with a sum equivalent to their market value, but none did, so he’s selling them, at an auction estimate of £20,000 to £26,000. Here’s the problem. It
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