Shipwreck Yields over 500,000 Silver and Gold Coins

[ottawadigs]

The artifacts recovered from the site include over 500,000 silver coins weighing more than 17 tons, hundreds of gold coins, worked gold, and other artifacts. All recovered items have been legally imported into the Unites States and placed in a secure, undisclosed location where they are undergoing conservation and documentation

“Our research suggests that there were a number of Colonial period shipwrecks that were lost in the area where this site is located, so we are being very cautious about speculating as to the possible identity of the shipwreck,” said John Morris, Odyssey Co-founder and CEO. “Nevertheless, we have treated this site with kid gloves and the archaeological work done by our team out there is unsurpassed. We are thoroughly documenting and recording the site, which we believe will have immense historical significance.”

Article here
http://www.heritagedaily.com/2011/08/shipwreck-yields-over-500000-silver-and-gold-coins/

wow!

 

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[Cubfan64]

Holy Cow!! That's the kind of thing everyone here just dreams about!

 

[Salvor6]

That happened 5 years ago. Where have you been?

 

[bradyboy]

Correct
Find was from several years ago by Oddesey marine, here in tampa
they are locked up in a legal battle over ownership of coins
They are locked uip here in FL, I believe somewhere in the Orlando area
Brady

 

[Kentucky Kache]

That happened 5 years ago. Where have you been?

Since the poster has only a handful of posts, he probably wasn't around 5 years ago.