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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BCoinshooter, post: 1062, member: 97&quot;]<b>I Like To Hold History In My Hands</b></p><p><br /></p><p>I was turned on to coin collecting, by my grandfather, who owned a coin shop here in town. Now that I am older, I find myself turning to the classics (i.e., Seated Liberty Series, Barber Coinage), same as everyone else today, I am on a budget, but I have found that I actually enjoy my purchases all the more, when I strive to save money for them. I had been saving up for a nice high-grade modern commemorative coin, and when I felt that I was able to, I made a purchase of a PCGS MS-69 West Point&nbsp; Commemorative on eBay last week. I just received the coin today, and it is a stunning beauty, both in design and condition. And it&#039;s true, I really believe it means more to me, because I had to save for it. As far as the classics go that I mentioned, I try to stick in the VF to XF grade, and just holding them, makes me wonder who might have used them in everyday commerce. Would it have been Mr. Lincoln, General Grant or even Robert E. Lee? I&#039;m sure that I will never know that for a fact, but just holding a piece of our nation&#039;s history in my hands, gives me a great sense of this history, and my pride in being an American.</p><p><br /></p><p>Best To All Of You!</p><p><br /></p><p>Barry.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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