About This Coin
A coin bearing what appears to be a cross symbol, found by Gary Drayton near the Money Pit area during Season 2. The coin was described as having a cross design embedded in its surface, a feature that drew comparisons to medieval European coinage and Templar-era currency. The broad date estimate of 500-1400 AD assigned to the artefact reflects the difficulty of identifying heavily corroded coins without visible inscriptions or mint marks.
The find is not described in detail in the episode record, and no expert analysis or conservation report has been documented for this artefact in the series. Cross-bearing coins were common across medieval Europe, appearing on denominations minted by Frankish, English, Spanish, and Portuguese authorities from the early medieval period through the Renaissance. Without cleaning, imaging, or metallurgical analysis, the coin's origin, denomination, and precise date remain undetermined.
Historical Context
Found by Gary Drayton
Where It Was Found
Found Near Money Pit — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.
