Has Anyone Actually Found Buried Treasure?

No treasure has been reported to be found yet. ... Buried treasure is not the same as a hoard, of which there have been thousands of examples found by archaeologists and metal detectors.

Is it possible to find buried treasure?

While some buried treasures have been found, there's still plenty out there just waiting to be discovered by metal detector, shovel, or puzzle-solving mind. ... Alternatively, you might luck out and stumble over some treasure, like these people who found valuable items by accident.

What happens if you find buried treasure?

In the USA, the finder of a treasure has a good claim to it, only the original owner has a better claim. ... They will then decide if the find is indeed deemed a treasure. Then, the market value of the find will be determined by the Treasure Valuation Committee, a governmental institution. Museums can then buy the item.