"Unveiling the Secrets: West Point's Centuries-old Time Capsule Holds Valuable Lessons"

A time capsule buried by cadets at West Point nearly 200 years ago was opened during a live-streamed ceremony, revealing six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal. The coins, including a 1795 5-cent coin and an 1800 Liberty dollar, are believed to be valued between a couple of hundred dollars to well over $1,000. The time capsule, found during the restoration of a monument honoring Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko, will continue to be analyzed for its historical significance.