Gold coins from Colombia’s San José shipwreck show castles, lions, and unique crosses tied to the Lima mint in 1707. The find confirms the ship’s identity and offers rare insight into Spanish colonial wealth. Amid ownership disputes with Spain, Colombia hopes to preserve artifacts in a national museum showcasing the world’s most valuable shipwreck discovery.

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