$1M in Gold, Silver Coins Found in 1715 Shipwreck in Florida
$1M in Gold, Silver Coins Found in 1715 Shipwreck in Florida
US · Published Oct 3, 2025
Over 1,000 gold and silver coins worth $1 million recovered from the 1715 Treasure Fleet shipwreck off Florida.
Coins minted in Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia provide a glimpse into the Spanish Empire’s Golden Age.
Salvaged coins will undergo conservation and be displayed in local museums.
Million-dollar treasure from 1715 Treasure Fleet found
A remarkable discovery off the coast of Florida has yielded over 1,000 gold and silver coins, valued at an estimated $1 million, from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet. This fleet met its tragic end over three centuries ago when a hurricane ravaged the ships, scattering their precious cargo across the ocean floor. The recovered coins, minted in Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia, offer a tangible connection to the Spanish Empire's Golden Age, providing invaluable insights into the economic and cultural exchanges of the era.
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