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A family in the US state of Florida found a treasure worth over one million dollars in the remains of a Spanish ship sunk in 1715 Atlantic waters, according to estimates made by a salvage company. More than 1,000 people died in the wreck, but the treasure has remained intact to this day, says NBC, which echoed the news is made.
The booty recovered it includes 51 gold coins of various denominations and ornate gold chain about 12 meters, according to detailed Brent Brisben, whose company, 1715 Fleet-Queens Jewels LLC, owns the rights to the wreckage, reports Europa Press. Rings and also had a “strange religious artifact,” says NBC.
The Schmitt family (Rick, Eric, Lisa, Hillary and Lindsay) are dedicated to finding treasure in a vessel of his property. One of the sons of the couple found and recovered the pieces in June in Fort Pierce, about 210 kilometers north of Miami.
The documents indicate that the ship had valued at about $ 400 million Products of which about $ 175 million have been recovered.
Effigy of Felipe V
Among the highlights of retrieved by the family Schmitt is a real dating 1715 and which is carved an effigy of the king Felipe V.
There are few coins of this type and hence its great value. However, Rick Schmitt has brought to NBC that his greatest reward, rather than the value of the gold itself, is “being able to find what others have failed, although I try,” and provides the excitement of discovery noradica not so much treasure in itself, but in history and legend that surrounds it. “
Under federal and state law, the state of Florida will be with 20% of the treasure recovered to . place in a state museum The rest will be divided between the family ‘treasure hunter’ and the company Brisben
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