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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Divers Discover $1 Million in Spanish Gold Coins Off Florida's 'Treasure Coast' from 1715 Shipwreck

Divers recover $1 million in Spanish coins from a 1715 shipwreck off Florida, reigniting debate over treasure hunting and the legacy of colonial wealth. (Credit: 1715 Fleet - Queens Jewels LLC Official Website)

KEY POINTS

  • Divers uncover 1,000 Spanish coins worth $1 million off Florida
  • Treasure linked to 1715 fleet destroyed by hurricane centuries ago
  • Discovery highlights tensions between archaeology, profit and colonial history legacy

Off Florida's so-called 'Treasure Coast,' divers have hauled up a cache of Spanish coins worth an estimated $1 million (751,125), a find that is as evocative as it is contentious.

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