February 9, 2010
Published: 26 Nov 09 13:30 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/23498/20091126/
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Amateur Swedish archaeologist Jens Granhof, 69, is incensed at the 40,000 kronor ($5,800) reward he and his grandson received for a find of Middle Age-era silver coins, claiming the sum fails to capture the true value of their discovery.
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It clearly is greed at play here and is a horrible lesson for the grandchild to learn. I think the picture says it all. What a look of innocence on the boy.
By the way, there is nothing in this story that suggest that this bloke has any background in archaeology at all. So how does he become an amateur archaeologist? What society does he belong to? Where has he worked? I have an interest in neurosurgery, does that make me an amateur brain surgeon? It might, but we aren't allowed to carry pocketknives over here you know.
Many places do not permit a finders fee at all. Yet, the majority of people turn the items in to the land stewards. The expectation of reward breeds an entitlement atmosphere. Why should anyone expect that something they find on someone else's property should belong to them? The reward is strictly an optional thanks.
In those places where finds, in some instances, are recompensed by the state (e.g., UK), the final determination of worth is calculated by a committee made up of academics and museum specialists, appraiser's from auction houses and collectors. The intent is to come to a fair market assessment of worth. Is this how it works in Sweden? If it is, then the Grandfather's complaint is without merit.
Honestly, it's without merit in any case. The property is a listed monument. The point of listed monuments is that they are tied to historic events or heritage and are more often than not expected to contain valuable finds. As far as I know no one in the EU does recompense on listed monuments as a given thing. He should be pleased that they saw fit to give him a very hefty sum indeed and smile. Or, if he is that upset he can post the kronor to my account. Unlike him, I have no problem accepting a gift for no real work.
What a grump.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8380382.stm
Ok it´s Gold , but still.....isnt the value that he has been awarded a bit like a fishes ass!
Hello are you from Bahamas, my neighbor is from Bahamas!
I would never turn anything over to the government again. You have already paid for it once with your taxes now they steal the rest of the proceeds. The govenment doesn't mind spending your money in all kinds of stupid or wasteful ways but they cry like babies when the actually have to pay it back to you
The authorities had to reward people as there are so many sites that are being raided by night hawks.
Sweden will lose its treasures if it does not reward people properly fr handing over finds. the criminal element will take over if it proves to be viable.
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