Coin Colonial

Copper coin (swamp)

17th century

Copper coin of possible Spanish origin from the Oak Island swamp
Copper coin (swamp) — 17th century
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Swamp
Discovered Lagina era
Date Range 1600 AD – 1699 AD
Category Coin
Era Colonial

About This Coin

Possibly Spanish origin; theory that Spanish explorers hid treasure

Historical Context

Lagina team

Where It Was Found

Found at Swamp.

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