Artifact Analysis and Historical Significance

Rick and Gary return to Lot 5 on Oak Island to search for ancient coins. They discover a potentially ancient coin, which is later analyzed by experts. The artifact is identified as a lead bag seal, possibly dating back to the 1500s, with connections to the British military. The discovery raises questions about the historical significance of Lot 5 and its potential link to a 228-year-old treasure mystery.

What did Gary and Rick initially find on Lot 5 that sparked their interest?

• Ancient coins

• A treasure chest

• A map

• A sword

What is the team's main goal while exploring Lot 5?

• To plant trees

• To build a new structure

• To connect different lots and depositional work

• To find a hidden cave

What was the initial guess about the newly discovered artifact?

• A gold nugget

• A piece of pottery

• A lead bag seal

• A Roman coin

What technology was used to analyze the artifact found on Lot 5?

• Ultrasound scanning

• Carbon dating

• X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

• Magnetic resonance imaging

What did the analysis reveal about the composition of the artifact?

• It was pure iron

• It was made of gold

• It was a mix of silver and copper

• It was lead with some impurities

What historical period is the bag seal linked to?

• The 21st century

• The 1900s

• The 1700s

• The 13th century

What was the primary use of the bag seal according to the analysis?

• To package cloth for the military

• To decorate buildings

• To seal treasure chests

• To mark territory

What does the use of 'I' instead of 'J' in the seal's inscription suggest?

• It was a modern artifact

• It was a fake

• It was older than initially thought

• It was from a different country

What is the significance of the military connection to the bag seal?

• It proves the existence of a fort

• It indicates a recent military presence

• It shows the island was a battleground

• It suggests a link to treasure hiding

What is the team's next step after analyzing the artifact?

• To sell the artifact

• To find more artifacts

• To abandon the search

• To build a museum