10/30/25 Report - Treasure Coast Ring Find. Lima 2 Escudo as Found. 1715 Fleet Gold Coin Collection.

Written by the TreasureGuide for the exclusive use of the Treasure Beaches Report.

Ring Marked USO and 860
Found by John H. on a Treasure Coast Beach.

John H. recently found this cool Claddagh Ring on a Treasure Coast beach and sent the photo of the find along with the following email.

I found a ring on one of our local beaches today that is somewhat out of the ordinary, I thought at first it was platinum because it had a stamp of 960 on one side and USO on the other. I have not ever found a Plt. ring so I was pretty happy with myself... until I realized that it should have said 850 or 950. A quick google search gave me this -

A "960 platinum hallmark" is not a standard platinum marking, as pure platinum jewelry is typically marked 950 or higher. Instead, a 960 hallmark most often signifies Argentium Silver, a modern silver alloy that contains 96% pure silver

Argentium Silver is a newer type of silver alloy that contains a small amount of germanium. Typically available in two grades (935 and 960), Argentium has a higher silver content than traditional 925 Sterling Silver.

So I found a silver ring, LOL oh well it was good while it lasted. Maybe next time. I really thought it might be good because I was way off the beaten path, probably halfway between Normandy and Hermans Bay. It must be 1/2 mile from the access, not corroded at all, not much traffic and just a few houses. I did not clean it at all.

As always thank you for your time and effort on the Treasure Beaches Report I have benefited greatly from reading your posts.  Thanks John H.

Thanks for sharing John. Those long walks can pay off. That is a nice ring find, and it was good to learn about Argentium.

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Here is a Treasure Coast 1715 Fleet Lima 2 escudo as it was found.

Submitted by DJ.

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Sedwick & Associates is pleased to present the McGregor Collection of 1715 Fleet Gold Cobs, an exceptional group of coins carefully curated over many years.

This outstanding collection features gold cobs recovered from the 1715 Fleet, with multiple pedigrees, unique rarities, and remarkable examples from both Mexico and Lima. Each coin was selected for its superior quality and historical importance, representing the finest artistry of the Spanish colonial mints.

The McGregor Collection stands as a testament to dedication, scholarship, and passion for one of the most fascinating chapters in numismatic history.

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Predicted Track of Melissa.
Source: nhc.noaa.gov.

As predicted days ago, Melissa is staying out to sea and well away from Florida.

Surf Chart from SurgGuru.com.

Looks like some north winds Friday night.

The King tides are not as big now.

Good hunting,

TreasureGuide@comcast.net