This Spanish silver coin was recovered from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, sunk in 1622 off the coast of Key West. Lost in an hurricane, the sinking of this Spanish treasure galleon was a devastating blow to Spain’s economy. But in July of 1985, it made one man very, very, rich. Much of the treasure recovered from this rather famous wreck originated in South America, Incan territory, where we find a clash of civilizations meeting each other for the first time. The Spanish minting processes of Inc

The Nuestra Señora de Atocha was a Spanish galleon built in Havana in 1620 that sank off the coast of Florida just two years later while carrying treasure and goods bound for Spain. Discovered in the 1980s, the Atocha’s “highly-sought-after” silver remains one of the most legendary finds in maritime history. As part of the Friends of The Underline 2025 Sneaker Ball, Ira and Cynthia Leesfield have donated one of these historic silver galleons to the event’s silent auction. ✨ Don’t miss your chanc

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