Coin Colonial

British copper coin

17th century

British copper coin from the 17th century found on Lot 32, Oak Island
British copper coin — 17th century
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 32
Discovered Season 9
Date Range 1600 AD – 1699 AD
Category Coin
Era Colonial

About This Coin

Coin recovered by Michael John on Lot 32 that Gary Drayton identified as an old British copper, similar to two 17th-century coins found on Lot 16 four years earlier. The coin was sent to Kelly Bourassa for conservation. Lot 32 has also yielded a wharf spike, lead bag seal, rock stake dated to 1710-1740, and ox shoes.

Historical Context

Michael John, Gary Drayton; The Curse of Oak Island Season 9 Episode 11

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 32 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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