i was walking around chatsworth hills about a mile above the train tracks with my metal detector i thought it was another tin can , it was but it had all these 1857 1859 1860 coins 10dollar 20 dollar gold coins there almost new i couldnt believe my eyes wow
2007-02-01 13:59:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
If it was found on private property or property that belongs to a company, it belongs to the property owner--- even if they didn't know the gold was there. You must report it to them only---It would then be up to them as to whether they claimed it and paid taxes on their windfall, or not.
It'd be nice if they gave it to you or shared it with you-- but if you didn't have their permission to go treasure hunting there or even to just be on their property, lots of luck with that!
If found on state or federal lands or public land, the law is more vague, but it has been argued that we the people own both the land and what is found in or on it, so it might have to be sold and the proceeds split between you and the treasurer of your municipality/state, whatever. And then you'd have to claim it and pay taxes on it.
PS--regardless of whether you do any of the above, it is technically illegal to hide income, even that made from lottery or gambling winnings or money made at a garage sale, or money of this sort, so be careful.
2007-02-01 14:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by bookratt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could put a Found notice in the local paper if they look like they were recently lost. Don't mention what they are. Just say Found a tin can with valuables inside. Call ____ to describe and claim.
If they look like they have been there for awhile I think they are yours!
2007-02-01 14:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mama alway said stupid is as stupid does. why are you announcing this here ? Geez if i found a mountain of gold i wouldn't tell anyone anywhere i would grab what i could sell it and buy and island and a yacht somewhere and never look back
2007-02-01 14:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
9 year old post but love to know what ended up happening with this.
2016-01-24 04:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by Elias 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it was burried in the ground or obviously there for a while it is all yours. if it was freshly laid there, then go with your concious. personally i would keep them.
2007-02-01 14:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by mcnamaratroy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrong or not I would keep them without guilt.
2007-02-01 14:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Jim C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are mine. I lost them.
2007-02-01 14:04:24 · answer #7 · answered by sk33t3r 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
totally keep it you found it its yours
2007-02-01 14:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by ....... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋