The way it combines most of my autistic predilections; the collecting aspect, the sheer history of the objects, the cultural implications, and last but not least, shiny.
My hobby/hyperfixation is ancient coin collecting.
I have a few old roman coins. They are well worn, having been used for many transactions by people over 2000 years ago. I can imagine them buying bread or fish.
The way it combines most of my autistic predilections; the collecting aspect, the sheer history of the objects, the cultural implications, and last but not least, shiny. My hobby/hyperfixation is ancient coin collecting.
I have a few old roman coins. They are well worn, having been used for many transactions by people over 2000 years ago. I can imagine them buying bread or fish.