By the way, before everyone gets riled up for the guy turning it in to the authorities. In England, if they determine it has no historical value you can keep it. If it DOES have historical value, they will pay you the fair price for the stuff. This encourages detectorists, and further’s the history and knowledge. The detectorist usually makes a contract with the landowner first regarding what percentage split they will take if private land. Not sure about public land.
If declared treasure, the item belongs to the crown and the finder is rewarded.
The ring was due to go on display at the Manx Museum from Saturday.
Such a deal,maybe not tell any one and move to the States,breach “The Wall” or something and sell it there ??