Who Found
Oak Island Treasure Co.
When Found
1896
Where Found
In Money Pit at 170' (see F.L. Blair's 1926 account which says 170' versus others which say 171')
Firsthand / Secondhand
Secondhand - See F.L. Blair 1926 "History of Oak Island...", pg. 14
References
"History of Oak Island...", pg. 14. R.V. Harris "The Oak Island Mystery", pg. 87. D'Arcy O'Connor, "The Big Dig", pg. 57.
Location Today
Unknown but never recovered
Oddity Factor
5
Assessment of Authenticity
5: unclear if iron filings retrieved were off drill bit or not
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