"Oak Island Unearths Ancient Artifacts"

Gary Drayton: "This is one of the last remaining areas on Lot 7 that we haven't explored with our metal detectors."

Jack Begley: "Lead the way."

Narrator: Metal detection expert Gary Drayton and Jack Begley arrive at Lot 7, just to the west of Lot 8. They note that this area has not been previously farmed, so everything should remain as it was for centuries.

Gary Drayton: "I appreciate your enthusiasm, Jack. I'm excited to explore this area as well."

Narrator: Given the recent discovery of a potentially 500-year-old artifact in the vicinity, Gary and the team aim to uncover further valuable clues from the surrounding area. These clues may shed light on who might have visited this part of Oak Island prior to the discovery of the Money Pit and whether they left behind any valuable items.

Jack Begley: "We've got a signal, Gary."

Gary Drayton: "Great! Let's investigate."

Narrator: The team's metal detectors start beeping, indicating a signal. Gary and Jack quickly zero in on the source.

Gary Drayton: "We're close. It's right here."

Jack Begley: "What did you find?"

Gary Drayton: "It looks like a musket ball."

Jack Begley: "That's fantastic. What time period are these musket balls from?"

Gary Drayton: "Musket balls were used from the late 1500s all the way into the mid to late 1800s."

Jack Begley: "This could potentially connect to the Portuguese influence as well. Remember the musket lock plate we found on Lot 8?"

Narrator: The team contemplates the significance of this musket ball. Could it be related to the 16th-century musket rifle flintlock found in the same area? Might they also relate to the ancient sled-like artifact discovered on Lot 8, intended for transporting heavy cargo?

Gary Drayton: "When I think of musket balls in North America, I typically consider the colonial days, from the mid to late 1700s."

Jack Begley: "It's a great find, Gary."

Gary Drayton: "Let's see if we can find more."

Narrator: The team continues their search, and once again, their metal detectors indicate a significant discovery.

Gary Drayton: "This signal seems promising."

Jack Begley: "It's a nice one."

Narrator: They narrow down the source of the signal.

Gary Drayton: "It's right around here."

Jack Begley: "What is it, Gary?"

Narrator: They unearth a peculiar rectangular object. While it initially appears to be a rock, the object's metal composition becomes evident.

Gary Drayton: "It's not a rock, Jack. It's metal, and it has some markings on it."

Jack Begley: "What could this be?"

Gary Drayton: "It's too early to tell, but I suspect it might be an old coin. It could be made of copper or silver."

Narrator: The discovery of this potential coin, possibly composed of silver, prompts a series of questions. Could it be linked to the sled artifact found on Lot 8 or the evidence of precious metals discovered in the Money Pit? Its uniqueness and the irregularity of its shape pique their interest.

Gary Drayton: "This could be something special. It seems to have some markings, too."

Jack Begley: "I see a design on it."

Narrator: To uncover more details about this intriguing find, the team decides to take all their discoveries, including the potential coin, back to the lab for further analysis.

Gary Drayton: "We'll get the guys at the lab to tell us more about the metal and its origin."

Jack Begley: "It's a remarkable find, Gary."

Gary Drayton: "Indeed. Let's continue the search and see what else we can uncover."

Narrator: The team leaves the site, eager to learn more about their discoveries, particularly the potentially ancient coin. The possibility that it dates back to a time before the 16th century adds an extra layer of intrigue to their Oak Island exploration.