tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12154253.post4921601280679957642..comments2024-03-20T00:33:13.961-05:00Comments on Customs Law: Ancient Coins, Modern CourtsLarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659537105506728479noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12154253.post-64212262405017945272012-11-01T13:46:56.167-05:002012-11-01T13:46:56.167-05:00One more thing, since you asked, the National Stol...One more thing, since you asked, the National Stolen Property Act is <a href="http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2314" rel="nofollow">here</a> and the CPIA is <a href="http://eca.state.gov/icpp/97-446.html" rel="nofollow">here.</a>Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659537105506728479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12154253.post-53334873541804469072012-11-01T13:39:48.395-05:002012-11-01T13:39:48.395-05:00Yes, if the coins end up both seized and forfeited...Yes, if the coins end up both seized and forfeited (meaning they become the property of the United States), they will likely be sent back to Cyprus and China.<br /><br />The law involved here is specific to cultural properties. While it may possibly overlap with some more modern artwork, a different law is usually applied there. With respect to modern art, for example art looted by the Nazi regime, the merchandise is considered to have been stolen. Once the goods are stolen, a subsequent good faith purchaser cannot get title to the goods. Under the National Stolen Property Act, it is illegal to import stolen property. That is the basis for the seizure of stolen art (or other objects).Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659537105506728479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12154253.post-59019157488740608162012-10-31T18:23:37.134-05:002012-10-31T18:23:37.134-05:00Thank you for another interesting post.
Would th...Thank you for another interesting post. <br /><br />Would these coins be subject to repatriation if the seizure is upheld?<br /><br />Is this the same law that has seized works of art and returned them to the country of origin or owner?<br /><br />I'd love a link to the law.<br /><br />LD Millsnoreply@blogger.com