Byzantine and Roman coins found in Istanbul taxi

[Imperial Dave]

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-police-seize-over-550-byzantine-roman-coins-inside-cab-passengers-plastic-bag.aspx?pageID=238&nID=113169&NewsCatID=509

and how many more are missed....?

[Patrick Waterson]

One wonders what went on behind the scenes to allow the police to stop the right 'suspicious cab' at the right time.

But, as Dave says, what fraction of the total traffic is this?

[Imperial Dave]

unfortunately probably the tip of the iceberg Patrick

[evilgong]

Collectors of ancient coins lobby to have their passion excluded from punitive laws regarding unregulated trade in rare antiquities.

I won't rehearse the arguments here.

David F Brown

(who spent some time yesterday cleaning some Greek and Roman coins, after many years neglecting the collection)