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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;1934 Wreath Crown, post: 4375254, member: 76965&quot;]Sometimes I wonder if we like certain coins more than others in our collection simply because they are rare, difficult to find and fairly expensive (relatively) or do we really find them beautiful.</p><p><br /></p><p>Would other collectors also find the coin beautiful or desire to add it to their collection? If I were to be totally honest, I am attracted to coins that mark a major life-changing event in history or portray/are struck in the name of a memorable historical figure.</p><p><br /></p><p>These would hold a special place in my collection and I could start to find them attractive even if they were disliked when originally struck.</p><p><br /></p><p>Case in point is this MS62 1654 Commonwealth Unite which is the highest graded of 2 know specimens for the year. It was issued for a short period before the series carrying the bust of Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector and ruler of England appeared.</p><p><br /></p><p>These were fairly crudely struck coins and were not liked by people at that time. They earned the nickname Breeches money because the two shields gave the appearance of breeches.</p><p><br /></p><p>I like the coin because of it&#039;s uniqueness and the troubled times it represents in the history of England. I had a tough time tracking it down and ad to wait for several years before finding it. So, for me, apart from the monetary expense, the thrill of the hunt makes it special.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please feel free to share details and photos of coins in your collection which you would rate highly even if you don&#039;t think they are particularly attractive or beautiful:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1103988[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1103989[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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