Artifact Colonial

Gold-gilded copper button

Unknown (colonial era or earlier)

Gold-gilded copper button from the Lot 5 stone foundation
Gold-gilded copper button — Unknown (colonial era or earlier)
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 5 - stone foundation
Discovered Season 11 (2024)
Dating Unknown (colonial era or earlier)
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Copper button gilded with a thin layer of gold, found by archaeologist Jamie Kouba on the same day as the 90% silver tassel piece in the Lot 5 stone foundation. The gold gilding suggests it belonged to someone of status or military rank.

Historical Context

The Curse of Oak Island Season 11

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 5 - stone foundation — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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