Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys

Treasure hunters in Florida recovered a 22.5-pound silver bar from the wreck of the Spanish galleon Atocha, which sank in 1622 off the Florida Keys. The artifact was found near Key West during a recent expedition by Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Treasures, highlighting ongoing discoveries from the site, which continues to yield valuable artifacts decades after its initial 1985 discovery. The silver bar, believed to be worth between $50,000 and $100,000, holds significant historical value as part of the Atocha's treasure hoard.

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