Excavators find $1M in gold coins from shipwreck along Florida's 'Treasure Coast'

Divers off Florida's Treasure Coast have discovered over 1,000 Spanish gold and silver coins, valued at approximately $1 million. The coins, minted in former Spanish colonies, were part of a fleet wrecked by a hurricane in 1715. This significant find offers historical insights and is subject to Florida law regarding treasure trove ownership, with the state entitled to a portion for research and display.

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