But supposedly, the govt gets to have a say in how much cash. So the people responsible for valuing the finds should deflate the price, then people will have less motivation for pissing about digging for treasure. You get my drift.

I believe that a 50/50 split is pretty standard, and getting the landowners permission beforehand of course.

(hides metal detector behind his back)

I liked how he mentioned giving some of the money to charity, or to a local museum to get a copy made. Quite touching. made we weep. (tongue firming in cheek - maybe u all missed those bits)