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25 September 2009 Staffordshire Hoard on display
25 September 2009 Staffordshire Hoard legal process
25 September 2009 Staffordshire Hoard discovered
2 March 2009 Metal detector finds diamond ring
25 February 2009 14th century ring is ‘treasure’
4 February 2009 Pair unearth Saxon burial remains
19 November 2008 Treasure hunters boost gold finds
11 April 2008 Rare gold coin unearthed in field
21 February 2008 Remote control detector’s jackpot
19 July 2007 Viking treasure trove unearthed
29 January 2007 Unearthed treasures go on display
21 October 2005 Gold ring treasure found in field
24 September, 2004 Metal detector fan’s special find
27 August, 2004 Ancient ring ruled treasure trove

• AIAD

  AIAD is an association of dealers in antiquities (including fine art, coins, metallic and ceramic objects) whose aim is to promote responsible antiquities dealing and to provide a support network and means of exchanging relevant information about fakes, forgeries, fraudulent misrepresentation and stolen goods with a view to identifying such items offered for sale and notifying the appropriate authorities.

• The initial impetus for the formation of the AIAD came from the British antiquities trade. Because of the nature of the antiquities trade, it is essential for the Association to include members based in Europe, the Americas and further afield.
  
  The AIAD offers Associate Membership to interested individuals, trade bodies and companies outside the antiquities trade who have relevant interests and experience, for example companies providing valuation, authentication and certification services.