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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 15285, member: 487&quot;]That is an old Italian saying. </p><p><br /></p><p>I would like to expand on that. Many of you know how I got into this hobby. I have told of the history teacher that passed along a worn 2 cent coin to me. </p><p><br /></p><p>Too often, many look to this hobby as an investment vehicle, or a competition. Coins are viewed as beautiful or rare, as money, or a way to make a living. </p><p><br /></p><p>They are also history, art, and a link to each other. </p><p><br /></p><p>This worn 2 cent piece in the picture was given to me as a tool to learn about the American civil war. </p><p><br /></p><p>It would be easy to put a retail value on this coin, but to me it is so much more. </p><p><br /></p><p>This single coin taught me about the history of this country, created many friendships, allowed me to see the country, and paved the way </p><p>to a great career. </p><p>It also taught me that coins do not have to be shiny, or big, or made of precious metals to have value. They don&#039;t have to be old, or have incredible designs. Each if viewed properly can link us to a special place. To transport us to that place where all is right with the world. </p><p><br /></p><p>The next coin you hold your hand, consider for a moment the others that have carried the coin. How one little disc of metal can link all of us together. The little old lady carrying it around in her purse, the young man paying a debt, or the little child casting it in a wishing well hoping for greatness. These little discs can inspire dreams and wishes the world over for all of us if we would only understand their value.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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