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A nearly 200-year-old West Point time capsule that appeared to yield little more than dust when it was opened during a disappointing livestream contained.
A nearly 200-year-old time capsule that appeared to yield little more than dust when it was opened at West Point actually contained centuries-old coins potentially worth thousands of dollars. The U.S. Military Academy says the lead box contained six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal. All were discovered in sediment that appeared to be the box s only contents at Monday’s ceremonial opening.
A nearly 200-year-old time capsule that appeared to yield little more than dust when it was opened at West Point actually contained centuries-old coins potentially worth thousands of dollars. The U.S. Military Academy says the lead box contained six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal. All were discovered in sediment that appeared to be the box s only contents at Monday’s ceremonial opening.
A nearly 200-year-old time capsule that appeared to yield little more than dust when it was opened at West Point actually contained centuries-old coins potentially worth thousands of dollars. The