Some pieces just hit different when there’s a story behind them.

Spending Saturdays at my in-laws’ flea market booth when my wife and I first started dating is where my appreciation for coins really took hold. I’ve always loved history, and coins made it tangible — something you could actually hold and connect to a moment in time.

About 10 years ago, my mother-in-law gifted me this commemorative Baseball Hall of Fame coin, and it’s been a favorite ever since. The concave obverse is such a thoughtful touch, mimicking the pocket of a glove and tying the design perfectly back to the game.

It’s a reminder that the best collectibles aren’t always the rarest or most valuable — they’re the ones with personal history behind them.