UNBELIEVABLE Button Discoveries (Season 12) | The Curse of Oak Island

Unearthing Clues: The Latest Finds on Lot 5 of Oak Island

On the western side of Oak Island, Lot 5 has proven to be an area full of potential treasures and historical artifacts. In the latest episode of The Curse of Oak Island, treasure hunters Gary Drayton and Jack Begley team up once again to sift through the spoils of the stone foundation recently excavated from Lot 5. Their work, though labor-intensive, continues to yield surprising discoveries that may reveal more about the island’s rich and mysterious past.

Searching Through the Spoils

Gary and Jack are no strangers to the thrilling and unpredictable nature of their work on Oak Island. With over ten tons of material removed from the stone foundation area on Lot 5, the duo prepares to search through the latest batch of spoils for potential clues. As Gary begins his metal detecting, the first find is a button—though at first, it seemed like a coin, the duo quickly identifies it as an old button that has certainly been through the ringer. While it’s not the treasure they were hoping for, the button marks a promising start.

“Another little button,” Gary says, though both he and Jack remain hopeful that bigger finds are ahead. They move on, knowing that every discovery, no matter how small, brings them closer to uncovering the mysteries of Lot 5.

Lead Shot and Silver Discoveries

As the search progresses, Gary and Jack uncover more intriguing items, including a lead ball. The find is particularly exciting for Gary, as lead shot can provide insight into the past activities on Oak Island. “A little bit of armament,” Gary notes, as he speculates that the lead ball could be part of a military presence from centuries ago. The team is excited to learn more when the object is examined in the lab.

However, the discovery that truly excites the team comes next: a hammered piece of silver. Gary recognizes the significance immediately, suspecting it to be a cut piece of silver, possibly from an ancient coin. Jack shares in the excitement, as both men know how important this could be in understanding the historical context of Lot 5. They quickly call over archaeologist Helen Sheldon for her professional opinion.

Upon examining the object, Helen agrees that it looks like silver, though she suggests further testing to confirm its authenticity. “It’s got quite the shine to it,” she notes, impressed by the condition of the small artifact. “It looks like that edge has been cut, right?” The prospect of finding silver, possibly linked to a treasure, only heightens the excitement on the team.

The Lab Results

The next morning, the team meets with archaeometallurgist Emma Culligan to discuss the findings from the previous day, including the silver piece and the lead ball. Emma, having already scanned the artifacts using an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device, delivers unexpected news. While the silver piece is confirmed to be modern due to its high aluminum content, the lead ball proves to be more intriguing.

“The lead ball is pure lead,” Emma explains, “and it has been used for a very long period of time.” Unlike the silver, which has been ruled out as an ancient artifact, the lead ball remains a significant find. “This looks like it was made intentionally,” Gary comments, noting that the ball is not just a product of wear and tear but might have served a different, purposeful use.

Emma also suggests that the lead ball could be connected to events well before the 1700s, aligning with the team’s ongoing suspicion that the features on Lot 5 predate the infamous Money Pit. “It fits the metric of being much older,” she confirms, adding to the growing body of evidence suggesting that Lot 5 holds artifacts from a much earlier period in Oak Island’s history.

Unearthing More Clues

In addition to the lead ball and the silver piece, the team has uncovered several other artifacts from Lot 5 that hint at the site’s significance. Among these is a scalloped disk, which Gary believes is very old, as well as a starburst button that dates before the 18th century. These findings suggest that Lot 5 may have served a very specific purpose, possibly related to a treasure or significant historical event that has yet to be fully understood.

The combination of the various artifacts—from buttons to lead shot, silver pieces, and the scalloped disk—raises more questions than answers. Could these items be linked to an ancient treasure, or do they point to a more complex history of Oak Island? The team is confident that these discoveries are not mere coincidences but part of a larger puzzle that could reveal the true nature of Lot 5 and its connection to the island’s many secrets.

Moving Forward

Despite the disappointment with the modern silver piece, the team is energized by the findings on Lot 5. As they continue to sift through the spoils and explore further, each new discovery offers valuable clues about the history of Oak Island. The team remains determined to piece together the puzzle, whether it leads to treasure, a lost historical event, or something entirely unexpected.

As Gary puts it, “Let’s get stuck back in and find some more.” The hunt for answers continues, and the mysteries of Lot 5 and Oak Island are far from over. With each new artifact uncovered, the team inches closer to unlocking one of history’s greatest unsolved riddles.

Stay tuned as the Curse of Oak Island team digs deeper into the secrets of the island, uncovering tantalizing clues that may one day lead to the legendary treasure—or perhaps something even more profound.