About This Coin
A late 1600s to early 1700s copper coin recovered by Gary Drayton from spoils near the stone pathway in the swamp during Season 8, Episode 11. Excavation of the stone pathway was continuing under the supervision of archaeologists Dr. Aaron Taylor and Laird Niven, with heavy equipment operator Billy Gerhardt carefully removing material along each side.
Beneath the massive stones, Billy uncovered a wood cribbing structure consisting of perpendicular beams stacked in layers, engineered to support the weight of the roadway across the boggy terrain. Gary also recovered an ox shoe nail during the same search, connecting to earlier ox shoe discoveries and suggesting heavy cargo was transported between the swamp and the Lot 15 tar kiln area.
Historical Context
Gary Drayton; The Curse of Oak Island Season 8 Episode 11
Where It Was Found
Found at Swamp stone pathway — the triangle-shaped swamp on Oak Island's southeastern quadrant.
