Artifact Colonial

Handmade nail (barrel or treasure chest)

1600s-1700s

Handmade nail (barrel or treasure chest) — Colonial Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 1600s-1700s
Handmade nail (barrel or treasure chest) — 1600s-1700s
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 5
Discovered Season 12, Episode 17 (2025)
Dating 1600s-1700s
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Iron artifact identified as a handmade nail, possibly from a barrel or treasure chest. Testing confirmed it dates to the 1600s or 1700s, aligning with the William Phips treasure theory.

Historical Context

The Curse of Oak Island Season 12 Episode 17

Where It Was Found

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

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