Academia Hernando is inviting adult learners to explore the fascinating history of Spanish shipwrecks off the Florida coastline with its upcoming Spring Lecture Series. The next lecture, titled “Florida’s Spanish Shipwreck History: A Survey of Treasure Salvaged off Florida’s Coastline,” will be held on Friday, January 31, at 10 a.m.
The lecture, presented by numismatic expert Daniel Frank Sedwick, will delve into the remarkable stories of Spanish shipwrecks lost and salvaged off Florida’s shores. The presentation will highlight significant wrecks, including those from the storm-tossed Spanish Treasure Fleets of 1622, 1715 and 1733. These wrecks span from Key West to Melbourne along Florida’s eastern coastline, following the Gulf Stream from the Straits of Florida.
Sedwick, a Florida native, will focus primarily on modern salvage operations, discussing the treasure recovered from these wrecks, such as gold and silver coins, ingots and jewels. The presentation promises to reveal surprising and captivating details about the historical treasures found in recent years.
Daniel Frank Sedwick is a well-established numismatist with a long history in the field of Spanish colonial coinage. He is the founder and president of Sedwick & Associates, LLC, a full-time dealer specializing in colonial coinage, shipwreck coins and artifacts from around the world. Sedwick has been a licensed Florida Auctioneer since 2007 and frequently participates in major international coin shows, including NYINC, FUN and ANA.
Sedwick’s expertise extends beyond his role as a dealer. He has published several online and auction catalogs and is a contributing editor for Krause-Mishler’s Standard Catalog of World Coins. He is also the author of several books and articles on numismatics, including the well-known “The Practical Book of Cobs,” which was co-authored with his late father, Dr. Frank Sedwick, a pioneer in Spanish colonial numismatics.
Sedwick is currently the president of the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) and holds memberships with the American Numismatic Association, American Numismatic Society, and Florida United Numismatists, among other prestigious organizations.
Academia Hernando invites adult learners to join a vibrant community of curiosity and discovery through its diverse and engaging lecture series. The Spring Lecture Series offers something for everyone, whether you’re passionate about history, art, or entertainment. For more information, visit www.academiahernando.org.
The full series of weekly lectures costs $90. To register, participants can visit www.academiahernando.org/spring-series to download the registration form. Completed forms, along with checks payable to Academia Hernando, Inc., should be mailed to Linda Young at 8409 Charleston Dr., Weeki Wachee, FL 34613. Registration forms must accompany payment, and a canceled check will serve as a receipt. Tickets for individual lectures may be purchased for $15, but availability is dependent on space.
