When Two Men Scanned a Florida Beach, They Found a Rare Treasure Buried in the Sand

The South Florida coastline is full of turbulent waves, but that didn’t stop treasure hunters Cole Smith and Jonah Martinez from passing their metal detectors over the sandy shores.

After walking around for a while, their equipment began beeping wildly, which indicated that they had stumbled onto something. They knew that this object could potentially be worth good money, but they never expected to make so much cash.

They Went Looking for Treasure

Jonah Martinez had spent nearly 25 years looking for treasure in South Florida. But this time, things were different. Not only did he have his pal, Cole Smith, helping him out, but he discovered something that had the power to change both of their lives.

They Found More Than They Ever Expected

Instead of finding a single piece of treasure, Martinez found a treasure trove from the past that could earn him thousands of dollars. But these two seemingly successful treasure hunters had completely different careers.

They Had Different Jobs But the Same Hobby

Martinez made a living by turning his client’s custom car and motorcycle dreams into a reality. On the other hand, his friend, Smith, worked as a scuba diving instructor. But they both shared the same hobby: to search the Florida coastline for treasure with the use of their metal detectors.

He Spent Most of His Life Pursuing His Hobby

By 2020, Martinez had invested 25 years on his hobby. During that time, he had found a number of things like daggers, belt buckles, flatware, houseware, porcelain and even discarded clothes from noblemen. But he was really hoping to find some gold.