Coin Medieval

Coin with possible cross design

Medieval

Coin with possible cross design — Medieval Coin found at Money Pit, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Medieval
Coin with possible cross design — Medieval
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Near Money Pit (Lot 18)
Discovered Season 2, Episode 2
Date Range 500 AD – 1400 AD
Category Coin
Era Medieval

About This Coin

Coin embedded with what appears to be a cross symbol.

Historical Context

Found by Gary Drayton

Where It Was Found

Found Near Money Pit — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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