Curse Of Oak Island Season 13 Episode 2: Oak Island’s Billion-Dollar Treasure Finally Been Solved
The Curse of Oak Island Season 13 Episode 2: “Billion-Dollar Baby” — A Deep Dive Into New Clues, Ancient Artifacts, and Rising Mysteries
As The Curse of Oak Island returns with Season 13, Episode 2 — fittingly titled “Billion-Dollar Baby” — the treasure hunt reaches new depths both scientifically and historically. The Lagina brothers and their dedicated team combine cutting-edge technology, historical evidence, and relentless determination in pursuit of a 230-year-old mystery. Even after more than a decade on TV, Oak Island continues to surprise, mystify, and captivate millions.
Targeting the Solution Channel: Drilling Toward the Original Money Pit
The episode opens with Rick and Marty Lagina focusing on a precise mission:
place every borehole directly into the bottom of the Solution Channel — the suspected resting place of the original Money Pit treasure.
- Drilling begins at Borehole J9, positioned near where the original treasure shaft collapsed in the 1800s.
- As the drill pushes between 210–250 feet, excitement builds.
- This depth corresponds to where early searchers claimed treasure chests once sat before collapsing deeper underground.
Historical reports from James Pitblado, a Truro Company foreman, claim he secretly retrieved a silver coin from this exact depth in 1849. That coin — now authenticated — dates back to 1367, linked to the Portuguese Knights of Christ, successors to the outlawed Knights Templar.
As one team member notes:
“Whatever was put in the Money Pit fell to where it could fall no more.”
It suggests the treasure may still lie within the Solution Channel.
Scientific Analysis Reveals Links to 19th-Century Treasure Strikes
At the Oak Island Research Center, Rick, Charles, and metal analyst Emma Culligan analyze iron fragments recovered from deep drilling.
XRF analysis reveals:
- The metal matches mid-to-late 1800s drill rods,
- Likely used by the Truro Company,
- During the same drilling that reportedly struck treasure.
Rick’s conclusion:
“We’re right where the story says the treasure was.”
This strengthens the theory that a 19th-century collapse funneled treasure into the Solution Channel.
Lot 5 Continues to Deliver — From Hidden Artifacts to a 1600s Cast-Iron Pot
Meanwhile, Marty, Peter, and Katya continue excavations on Lot 5, one of the hottest discovery zones in recent seasons.
Their focus:
- An area framed by a rectangular stone structure and a rounded foundation.
- Past finds include Roman coins, medieval tokens, and mysterious buttons.
After removing a massive boulder, they recover:
- A cast-iron pot fragment,
- Dated by Emma Culligan to 1600–1700,
- Long before the Money Pit was first discovered in the late 1700s.
This implies European activity on Oak Island much earlier than previously believed.
Rick reflects:
“Everything was covered under soil and rock. Maybe they were hiding something.”
The 14th-Century Portuguese Coin Shocks the Experts
The episode’s most electrifying moment comes when coin expert Sandy Campbell analyzes the famous Pitblado coin.
He confirms:
- It’s an authentic Portuguese Templar-era coin,
- Minted between 1367–1383,
- Bearing a cross of the Knights of Christ,
- And likely buried underground when it was brand new.
Campbell’s conclusion:
“This coin was stored in a chest. It could be part of a much larger hoard.”
He estimates its value at $25,000–$30,000, but an entire chest — as rumored — could exceed one billion dollars.
Lot 5 Strikes Again: A Likely Pre-1600s Coin Emerges
Later, Marty and Katya unearth what appears to be a button — until cleaning reveals:
- A thick, irregular, ancient coin,
- Green with copper oxidation,
- Bearing cross-like markings.
Gary Drayton nearly jumps with excitement:
“This is pre-1600s. This is an old one — definitely hammered.”
If confirmed, this would join the growing collection of Roman and medieval coins found on Lot 5.
The implications are staggering — suggesting possible:
- Templar voyages
- Early European expeditions
- Pre-Columbian contact
- Hidden maritime operations
Long before recorded North American history began.
Smith’s Cove Adds More Clues: Nails, Spikes, and Construction Evidence
Back at Smith’s Cove, Rick and Gary recover:
- A rose-head nail,
- A hand-forged spike,
- And other early construction tools.
Gary suggests they may have belonged to:
- Builders of treasure tunnels,
- Trap systems, or
- Chests buried deep underground.
Each artifact adds to the island’s architectural mystery.
Science Meets Legend: High-Tech Tools Uncover Ancient Secrets
The episode highlights how Oak Island has evolved from treasure hunting to scientific investigation:
- XRF metal testing
- CT scanning
- High-resolution imaging
- Subsurface geophysical mapping
- Borehole pressure analysis
Each technology brings the team closer to understanding the island’s hidden structures.
When the drill hits a new void beneath the Money Pit, tension rises — could this be the original vault?
The Swamp: The Missing Link Between All Oak Island Mysteries
Though only briefly featured, the swamp remains a critical piece of the puzzle.
Evidence suggests:
- Possible man-made engineering
- Tunnels beneath the water
- Stone formations that align with Lot 5 and Smith’s Cove
- A potential staging area for moving treasure
Rick believes the swamp might be the key to the entire island.
The Human Side: Emotion, Fatigue, and Unshakable Faith
One of the episode’s most powerful threads is the emotional weight carried by the team.
Every discovery — no matter how small — represents:
- Years of work
- Millions spent
- A family legacy
- A centuries-old dream
Rick’s most powerful line:
“You don’t cross oceans just to bury money. They were protecting something.”
This suggests the treasure might be more than gold — it could include sacred relics, forbidden knowledge, or ancient manuscripts.
A Final Tease: A New Underground Void Awaits Exploration
The episode ends with hints of:
- A new void
- New gold trace testing
- More drills going deeper
- More artifacts on Lot 5
- And the possibility of a breakthrough unlike anything before
Rick concludes:
“We’re not done.”
Three simple words — but filled with centuries of mystery and hope.
