The gold coins and ingots reflect the Spanish Empire’s vast trade network ... For Alexandre Monteiro and his team, this shipwreck is more than just a trove of gold—it’s a bridge to the ...

According to antique coin valuations website CoinQuest, the value of Spanish cobs from this era varies depending on denomination, state of preservation, and whether the date is showing.

Primarily from sunken shipwrecks that were carrying items ... “Looking for gold or Spanish coins. There is a sunken ship out there that it’s a 1715 fleet. It’s 600 yards out,” said Shannon.