Benefit of Collecting Coins Adds Up

The Chicago Tribune

There is also a social component to coin collecting that can be highly beneficial.... coins are like "history in your hands. Coins in ancient times were like a newspaper, telling about who was in power, and whether the ruler was peaceful or a warmonger based on the design symbolism. For example, arrows (on coins) indicated war, while olive branches were a sign of a desire for peace

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