Florida Treasure Hunters Find Gold and Silver, Legal Battles Loom
Off Florida’s Treasure Coast, a salvage team discovered a cache of Spanish treasure estimated to be worth $1 million. Over 1,000 silver and gold coins, originating from Spanish colonies, were recovered this summer from the Atlantic coast, remnants of a fleet wrecked by a hurricane in 1715. The coins’ visible dates and mint marks offer valuable insights for historians and collectors, providing a tangible connection to the Spanish empire’s golden age. According to Florida law, a portion of the recovered artifacts will be retained by the state for research and public display.
John Q. Hosedrinker