In Thomas Jefferson's original first draft of the Declaration of Independence, he wrote that "... all men are created equal, and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights. And among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of property". This wording was later changed to the now familiar "pursuit of happiness". Perhaps he was aware of the euphoric feeling that numismatists encounter in the thrill of the hunt, in their pursuit of numismatic property, and the happiness that creates.
They that can give up essential Liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither Liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin
thankfully we live in a relatively free society where we can each express ourselves, our lives and our ideas as we choose (within reason, and our ability to work and pay the price for those choices).
one way many of us do this is by the pursuit of "Liberty" ...
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
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<< <i>I've got my eye on several!!
At least I am not the only one...
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a 60lb striped bass?
a PQ 1911-D Lincoln Cent in 65RB
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
ANA Member R-3147111
the pursuit of liberty ...
thankfully we live in a relatively free society where we can each express ourselves, our lives and our ideas as we choose (within reason, and our ability to work and pay the price for those choices).
one way many of us do this is by the pursuit of "Liberty" ...
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
...affordable rare coins.
I have found power in the mysteries of thought.
It is always a question of knowing and seeing, and not that of believing.
Our virtues, and our failings are inseparable, like force, and matter. When they separate, man is no more.
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