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n THE term “treasure trove” is used to describe old, valuable objects found by members of the public who often have an interest in archaeology or metal detecting.

Treasure will sometimes only be of a historical value – providing previously unknown or unique information about a historical era – but in all cases, the original owner and its heirs will be presumed dead.

Treasure is defined differently depending on a country’s rule of law. In Britain, the Treasure Act 1996 says all artefacts more than 300 years old, or those single artefacts comprising more than 10% silver, are considered to be treasure. The Act allows these to be seized by courts on behalf of the Queen, and are usually given to local museums for safekeeping.

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