Ownesrhip of gold coins

Even if they were ‘stolen’, wouldn’t the finders be liable only for the face value? How could it be proved that these were the stolen coins? And weren’t they stupid for allowing them to be talked about? Just sell them, one by one, through dealers.

http://gma.yahoo.com/10m-gold-coin-hoard-found-yard-may-stolen-141317823–abc-news-personal-finance.html?vp=1

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