For instance, when ever I view a silver dollar that was minted back in the late 1880s I can imagine a time of the old west when cowboys were fighting Indians and miners had traveled west to work in the mines. Miners were extracting silver ore from the famous Comstock Lode and in the nearby Virginia City the saloons were going strong. Maybe this silver dollar that I am holding was actually at one time on a stage coach and outlaws decided to hold that particular stage coach up.
There is no telling who could have held this silver dollar in their hands at one time or another. In that era Mark Twain, Helen Keller, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Jesse James, and Billy the Kid could have held my coin, but there is really no way of every really knowing. For some collectors it is the value of the coin that they are mostly concerned with, but for many of us it is the hidden historical value that these tiny pieces hold. Can you imagine owning a piece of history that could have a one time been used in a poker game with members of the Hole in the Wall Gang?
When I happen to catch a glimpse of a coin that was minted during 1916, then immediately I begin thinking about America preparing for the World War I. I wonder if perhaps that coin traveled across the ocean to Europe with one of our soldiers, who was fixing to face conflict for our nation. Perhaps the coin was given to the sweetheart of a soldier to hold until he returned back from war.
When all copper was being sent to help the Americans during World War II in 1943, the Lincoln pennies were instead made of zinc-coated steel. This is one penny, although not that valuable, I am proud to have in my own personal collection. For me and probably other collectors as well, this coin represents a pivotal time during the great history of our nation. I begin remembering Pearl Harbor and the many battles leading up to it and all that our great nation had to go through.
Stories from ancient Roman times tend t tell fascinating stories as well. In fact, one such coin tells of the insane Roman Emperor Caligula, who believed he son was a god. His son had an affair with on of the sisters of his father and Caligula murdered them both and then ate their offspring. Later he was assassinated when he was found on the wrong side of the government. This coin shows Caligula on one side and his sisters on the other, which represents the story of incest, murder, and cannibalism.
There is another truly amazing coin that can tell the entire story of the entire Roman era. Septimius Severus, who was one of the greatest Roman Emperors, is depicted upon the obverse and the reverse of this fabulous coin. His complete name was Imperator Caesar Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus Arabicus, Adiabenicus, Pius, Parthicus Maximus, Britannicus Maximus, which has a variety of meanings. This Emperor ascended to the throne through a series of murder and defeat of political rivals, which took some time doing, but he succeeded and then continued to hold a firm grip on the empire and conquered many lands. Like Adam from biblical times, he had two sons and one was notoriously cruel, who murdered his brother, his wife, and his father-in-law.
With all of these stories and more to found within your own collection, take the time to research your own coins to find out what incredible stories your collection has waiting for you to uncover.
When you get bit by the coin collecting bug you may find yourself spending many of your waking hours on your coin collection. You have a lot of time and money invested in this hobby of yours so you need to be as careful as you can with your collection. You need to make sure you do not hurt the value of your coins by mishandling them in any way. Make sure you do not expose your coins to the elements or store them improperly. Be careful when handling your coin collection and only clean your coins if you know what you are doing. This article will look at some of the things you can do to ensure your coins value does not go down.
The place you decide to keep your coin collection will have a major effect on their condition. The temperate and humidity need to be as close to normal as possible. Storing your coin collection in a cold garage or basement or a hot attic is not going to help keep your coins in good shape. Dry conditions should always be a priority. Wet coins may oxidize. Keep your coins in the proper atmosphere and keep them in the proper holders. Your coin collection should stay in good shape for years to come under these proper conditions.
Make sure your coins are stored in proper storage containers. Although the choices for storage are many chose something that will give your coin collection safe storage for the long haul. Choose something sturdy and strong as the place you store your coins. Keeping your coins safely tucked away in your coin storage choice helps with another problem faced by the coin collector, handling your coins.
Constantly getting your coin collection out of the storage device is hard on your coins. Your hands contain oil, and it is all too easy to accidentally scratch that prized coin with your fingernail. Excessive handling of your coin collection could cause the coins to discolor or show excess wear. You have worked hard to acquire all of those great finds so try your best to keep them in the same shape they were when you got them.
Do not try to clean your coin collection if you do not have the knowledge to do so. Many a coin has been ruined by improper cleaning methods. Always seek out an expert before you do any coin cleaning.
Keep your coin collection in good shape and it will reward you when the time comes to sell off your collection. It sometimes can be hard work to find that perfect coin so do your best to keep it in great shape.
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