Material Searcher Era

Metal in pieces

Unknown

Metal in pieces — Searcher Era Material found at Money Pit, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Unknown
Metal in pieces — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit, ~98-104 ft depth (Lot 18)
Discovered 1849
Dating Unknown
Category Material
Era Searcher Era

About This Material

Described as loose metal pieces between oak chests/layers; some speculated to be coins ('pieces of eight')

Historical Context

Truro Company auger borings

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit, ~98-104 ft depth — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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