characteristics of shield type cobs, the coin type recovered from the The shipwreck gold remained undisturbed for nearly 140 years, until November 2003, when Odyssey Marine Exploration used a high-tech ROV for archaeological excavation and recovery. When they came back, the wreck was nowhere to be located, and attempts at salvage over the following ten years were fruitless. We are New York-based private investors who have acquired artifacts from the Atocha Shipwreck from the original owners, investors, and employees of Mel Fisher's expedition over the last ten years. When she wrecked, she was carrying $400,000 in coins, most of which were $10 and $20 gold pieces. Atocha Shipwreck Coins for Sale - Ancient Resource Our metal detectors were catching target after target, Smith told WPEC. (15% off), Sale Price $674.10 However, the Santa Margarita was found in 1626, and during the following few years, most of her cargo was rescued. Quick View. She quickly submerged after being dragged to the bottom by her massive loot and cannon load. 4 RealMid 1650's Thiscoin was trimmed by our jeweler to resemble a heart. Shipwreck Treasure & Treasure Coins in Vero Beach, Florida The Instant Collections are really interesting too. Sales of authentic Spanish coins, Spanish colonial coins, ancient coin jewelry and shipwreck treasure coins like those from the Spanish treasure galleon Atocha. $24.22, $28.50 Phone: 561-339-6822 Huge swaths of land were allotted to colonists so they could grow tobacco, coffee, and other goods to ship to the mainland. We offer a large selection of coins in all grades and Many of these coins were recovered after Odyssey Marine Exploration found the wreck in 2003. Professional Auctioneers. We love to talk about the treasures:Questions? This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. shipwreck gold coin for sale | eBay 33 survivors were eventually rescued. The Lord Of Coins. Or fastest delivery Thu, Dec 29 . The Atocha, Santa Margarita, Nuestra Seora del Rosario, and two smaller ships were all at the back of the convoy and were all adversely affected by the storm.