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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Catbert, post: 894093, member: 12718&quot;]Travis - For me, and I suspect many U.S. collectors, there isn&#039;t the same connection and interest in collecting ancients.&nbsp; Think about what kids learn in H.S. - much more of an emphasis on U.S. history than Ancient Civilizations.&nbsp; So, what U.S. citizen can&#039;t at least relate to the dead Presidents on our coins?</p><p><br /></p><p>So, from that vantage point, if you want to collect ancients, I suspect one has to do some research to understand what one is collecting.&nbsp; In that way, I think it is harder than collecting U.S. coins (beyond learning all the grading, varieties, etc.).&nbsp; I also think it is great for U.S. residents to learn more about history that&#039;s not their own!</p><p><br /></p><p>Besides U.S. type, I collect late 18th century British Provincial Tokens.&nbsp; I could make that leap because I could relate to the same language and metal used (copper in most instances) was similar to the early U.S. cents.&nbsp; Of course, to understand what I was collecting, I purchased several reference books to give me a fuller appreciation for the stories/themes represented.&nbsp; The problem I have now is that am splitting resources between the two and that&#039;s a constant push/pull.&nbsp; Right now, I want to make more progress on the U.S. type set front!</p><p><br /></p><p>So, to wrap my minor contribution to your thread, I&#039;ll post a Conder token that is pic &quot;dedicated to the collectors of medals and coins&quot;!&nbsp; See, regardless of what you collect, it&#039;s cool to see something inscribed talking directly to you.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://bluccphotos.com/clients/catbert/1-15-10/Images/14.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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