A salvage crew has recovered over 1000 silver coins, five gold coins, and rare gold artefacts worth USD 1 million from the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet shipwreck off Florida’s Treasure Coast, more than 300 years after a hurricane sank the fleet. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into colonial-era maritime history, with many coins displaying visible dates and mint marks. 

After conservation, these treasures will be displayed in local museums, enriching public heritage and providing educational opportunities. Unearthing more than 1000 coins at once is exceptionally rare, hinting at further treasures offshore.