West Point time capsule that appeared to contain nothing more than silt yields centuries-old coins
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West Point time capsule that appeared to contain nothing more than silt yields centuries-old coins
This photo, provided b the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Aug. 30, 2023, shows West Point archeologist Paul Hudson display an 1800 Draped Bust Dollar, one of the coins found in the lead box believed to have been placed in the base of a monument by cadets almost two centuries ago, in West Point, NY. The nearly 200-year-old West Point time capsule, that appeared to yield little more than dust when it was opened during a disappointing livestream earlier this week, contained hidden treasure after all, the U.S. Military Academy said Wednesday. (U.S. Military Academy at West Point via AP)
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 hidden treasure after all, the U.S. Military Academy said Wednesday.
It was just more hidden than expected.
The lead box believed to have been placed by cadets in the base of a monument actually contained six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal, West Point said in a news release. All were discovered in the sediment of the box, which at Monday's ceremonial opening at the New York academy appeared to be its only contents.
Many more photos and info here = https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/west-point-time-capsule-that-appeared-to-contain-nothing-more-than-silt-yields-centuries-old-coins/ar-AA1g0Bvk
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See thread from yesterday, although the photos in your linked article are a little better.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1095111/west-point-time-capsule-mystery-takes-a-twist-there-was-something-in-there-after-all
Thanks for posting. I missed the rest of the story
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Sorry @yosclimber , I did not see the original post
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Looks AT to me.😊
Let's hope these coins are carefully conserved and not harshly cleaned by someone who doesn't know better.
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