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<p>[QUOTE="zach24, post: 1302895, member: 29975"]How you began collecting coins? : </p><p><br /></p><p>I've grown up around coins, my great grandfather always had a collection, and I everytime I visted him, I could'nt take my eyes off of them. Every once in a while he'd give a miscellaneous coin, I'd gander at it for a week or so, and then I'd move on. When I got serious was my 9th birthday, 4 years ago. For my birthday, he gave me a few US coins which included the basics: a few later date wheat cents, a Walking lib half, etc. After that I was hooked.... </p><p><br /></p><p>Why I like collecting:</p><p><br /></p><p> There are more than a few reasons I collect, like many others I enjoy the History aspect of collecting. Knowing that the Large Cent you're holding may have paid for a fare or drink. Not only do I enjoy that connection with the past, I like the coinnection (pun intended) that my Great Grandfather and I share. Recently his health has declined, and at 84 years old, he has begun to sell off his collection. I know that when "it" happens, I'll never go a day without thinking about him and remembering the bond that we formed through Numismatics.</p><p><br /></p><p>Why I'd like this coin:</p><p><br /></p><p>I think this coin would be a wonderful improvement to the horrendous 1848, corroded large cent in my 7070 now, or maybe even the start of a Large Cent collection! It is certainly beautiful!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you WL, this an extremely generous contest, and a great idea for one! Good luck everyone, and may the best YN win![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="zach24, post: 1302895, member: 29975"]How you began collecting coins? : I've grown up around coins, my great grandfather always had a collection, and I everytime I visted him, I could'nt take my eyes off of them. Every once in a while he'd give a miscellaneous coin, I'd gander at it for a week or so, and then I'd move on. When I got serious was my 9th birthday, 4 years ago. For my birthday, he gave me a few US coins which included the basics: a few later date wheat cents, a Walking lib half, etc. After that I was hooked.... Why I like collecting: There are more than a few reasons I collect, like many others I enjoy the History aspect of collecting. Knowing that the Large Cent you're holding may have paid for a fare or drink. Not only do I enjoy that connection with the past, I like the coinnection (pun intended) that my Great Grandfather and I share. Recently his health has declined, and at 84 years old, he has begun to sell off his collection. I know that when "it" happens, I'll never go a day without thinking about him and remembering the bond that we formed through Numismatics. Why I'd like this coin: I think this coin would be a wonderful improvement to the horrendous 1848, corroded large cent in my 7070 now, or maybe even the start of a Large Cent collection! It is certainly beautiful! Thank you WL, this an extremely generous contest, and a great idea for one! Good luck everyone, and may the best YN win![/QUOTE]
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