27,400 Roman Coins and Artifacts

Description:
In a joint investigation by the governments of France and Belgium, an individual identified as Patrice T. was arrested for hoarding these artifacts. The artifacts include ancient Roman coins and brooches, a hollow copper Roman dodecahedron, parts of statues, Bronze bracelets, Iron Age torques, Renaissance belt buckles, artifacts from the Middle Ages, and others. French authorities claim that Patrice T. illegally amassed the collection by looting various sites in France and planted them in Belgium, while Patrice T. claims that he purchased an apple orchard in Belgium and found the coins while cleaning the property.

Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2019
Year Claim Resolved: 2020
Means of Resolution: Coordinated action by Complainant & Respondent Governments

Complainant Name: Government of France
Complainant Nation: France
Complainant Nation Economy: Developed
Complainant Type: Public: Government

Respondent Name: Patrice T.
Respondent Nation: Belgium
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Individual

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