The Curse of Oak Island: Unusual Artifact Excites the Team (Season 11)

In this segment of The Curse of Oak Island, Rick Lagina and Gary Drayton continue their excavation efforts on Lot 5, uncovering more historical artifacts that potentially hold clues to the mysterious origins of Oak Island’s hidden treasures.

They unearth a small lead shot, suggesting it dates back to the 1700s, possibly related to the French Duc d’Anville’s expedition, which some believe involved hiding treasure on the island.

A particularly intriguing discovery is an unusual copper artifact, initially thought to be gun-related. With input from archaeologist Helen and analysis at the lab, it is identified as a ramrod guide from a musket, possibly dating between the 1600s and 1800s.

More revealingly, a CT scan of the artifact shows Roman numerals etched into the metal, evoking a connection to the Roman numerals found on a U-shaped structure in Smith’s Cove during earlier excavations.

These finds strengthen the team’s belief that they are uncovering evidence tied to past military activity or even treasure burial efforts, possibly by the Knights Templar or French forces.

The Roman numerals, in particular, hint at a deeper, more organized operation on the island. This leads the team to continue their search in hopes of uncovering further connections on Lot 5.

In this segment of The Curse of Oak Island, Rick Lagina and Gary Drayton continue their excavation efforts on Lot 5, uncovering more historical artifacts that potentially hold clues to the mysterious origins of Oak Island’s hidden treasures.

They unearth a small lead shot, suggesting it dates back to the 1700s, possibly related to the French Duc d’Anville’s expedition, which some believe involved hiding treasure on the island.

A particularly intriguing discovery is an unusual copper artifact, initially thought to be gun-related. With input from archaeologist Helen and analysis at the lab, it is identified as a ramrod guide from a musket, possibly dating between the 1600s and 1800s.

More revealingly, a CT scan of the artifact shows Roman numerals etched into the metal, evoking a connection to the Roman numerals found on a U-shaped structure in Smith’s Cove during earlier excavations.

These finds strengthen the team’s belief that they are uncovering evidence tied to past military activity or even treasure burial efforts, possibly by the Knights Templar or French forces.

The Roman numerals, in particular, hint at a deeper, more organized operation on the island. This leads the team to continue their search in hopes of uncovering further connections on Lot 5.