Some paper worth holding on to…
So this week’s post is a bit different, but I think definitely worth checking out. Especially for any history buffs out there. CNN ran a story yesterday about a rare (that’s an understatement) copy of the U.S. Constitution that sold at auction for 9 million dollars. Yes, I said 9 MILLION dollars. One piece of paper – nine million dollars. Check it out HERE.
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I am not a huge history buff, but finding a copy of the U.S. Constitution that was printed 237 years ago is pretty darn neat. Not only that, but for it to go for 9 million dollars is extremely fascinating. It’s hard for me to believe that someone would pay that much money for a piece of paper. I think I might have to start taking an interest in history if one piece of paper can go for that amount of coin.
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I was absolutely thrilled to read this article. I have actually been it on a variety of websites before today, but I enjoyed reading it again. I absolutely love history and much of my free time is devoted to reading, watching or learning about it. I can absolutely believe this one piece of paper sold for that much. it is a one-of-a-kind item in the private collector’s world. especially an item that carries such a history as our constitution. Yea they could have just bought a replica, but there is just something fascinating about having the document in front of you and wondering about its long and storied history. I am incredibly disappointed though. If I were the one to find this copy of the constitution, I wouldn’t have sold it for anything. I would frame it alongside the note and hang it in my house. Great story though.
This is actually very interesting! I am not too big into history, but I do know a lot of people are which is why this went for as much as it did. To me, I definitely understand the significance, but I also can’t imagine spending 9 million dollars on what is still just a piece of paper. My first thought.. hopefully they bought the UV protectant glass! I guess if you have that much fun money and are interested in this sort of thing then maybe this would be worth it. For me personally, I could think of 9 million other things to spend 9 million dollars on, but I am glad to see someone was able to add this valuable piece to their collection.
This news got me paralyzed. I wish I had at least one million of dollars I can’t imagine to be able to afford 9 million dollars just to buy a pice of paper. However, I think it is very cool that a new piece of the Constitution was found but I think it would be better preserved if the government takes care of it. Of course that the person who bought it will take care of it since was a little bit expensive but if the government had it they could also preserve it for many years and in this case we do not know if the person who bought it has a safe place to save it and pass it from generation to generation, if that’s not the case, this piece of paper would be lost again in a couple of years.
Not a history buff but I enjoyed reading this article! I always say if you have the money then go for it. I personally don’t care what people spend their money on even if its on a piece of paper. But even though I am not a history buff, I don’t see this as JUST a piece of paper. Its a huge part of history! Its one of the 100 copies printed by the Secretary of Congress. There are eight that are known to exist and 7 publicly owned. So to me its NOT just a piece of paper but something that is more valuable than people may think. I have collected a couple of bills which are not worth very much now, one of them being a 1950B. I will keep them as long as I can until they are worth more than they are now considering they are in great shape. If I found a copy of the U.S. constitution, I’d keep it until I am ready to retire. That’d be the smart move for sure.
I find it very interesting when people discover a piece of history that they thought was gone forever. This article made me think about the National Treasure movies. I do not have 9 million dollars to spend, but if I did, I do not know if I would spend it on a copy of the constitution. I know that some people would love to own a piece of history, but I feel that something like this copy should be in a museum for everybody to enjoy looking it. More people could appreciate it in a public space than in somebody’s private collection.
Am I the only one that is skeptical about this piece of paper? It makes me wonder though, the inelegance of today’s society, there is a possibility of faking it. Just because someone says its real, does it make it real? On the other hand, if it is truly a rare copy of the U.S Constitution I think it is extraordinary that it has been kept this long in that condition. 9 million dollars is a lot of money, I just think it’s hard to justify spending that much money on a piece of paper.
I think that the recent auction of a 1787 copy of the US Constitution for $9 million highlights the immense cultural and historical value of such important documents. The intriguing story of its discovery in a neglected filing cabinet adds to its significance, showing how important pieces of history can resurface unexpectedly. The quick rise in bids during the auction goes to show the strong interest in unique historical artifacts, especially as fewer copies remain in private hands. This sale, along with others like the draft of the Articles of Confederation, underscores the ongoing fascination with America’s founding documents and the complex history they represent. I found this article to be very interesting, as I am into this sort of thing so I enjoyed it.
As someone who is intrigued by American history, this story run by CNN was quite interesting. I found the discovery of this copy of the US Constitution amazing! Who would have thought that inside a dusty old file cabinet would be a piece of paper worth millions. It was stated that there were about 100 copies printed, with only eight known to exist; this makes me question the whereabouts of the other ninety-two copies. It makes me appreciative to know that there are bigger “history buffs” out there than I, who can afford to shell out millions to preserve remarkable documents. Lastly, after reading this article, I became curious as to how much Brunk Auctions made in commision from this sale. Overall, this was a great read that deepened my appreciation for American history.
Upon examining the article, I think it is just a little absurd to sell and buy a copy of the U.S. Constitution for $9 million, but I can also see the reasoning in its value. It’s amazing how something that was tucked away for so long could end up being so valuable, the timeline of when the copy was made, however, definitely increases its value! Honestly, I wish I could stumble upon some forgotten treasure of my own and have it sell for that much. Although I am not much of a history buff, it is still super interesting to think about how items like these connect us back to history in such a tangible way. It is compelling to see the passion of collectors willing to pay so much for an artifact that was only a copy of the U.S. Constitution. However, it really shows how these artifacts go beyond just monetary value.
It always blows my mind what people find when renovating. I also think about what this generation will be putting in filing cabinets to be found later and what will be of value. History is so fluid and to see something like this after all this time is pretty amazing. Paper doesn’t last forever so this is pretty cool. To think that this actual document was held by George Washington himself and was part of the framework of this country certainly does make it valuable. It traveled by foot or horseback, survived all this time and didn’t get destroyed by natural disaster or bugs makes it very special.
I think this was a pretty cool article. First, absolutely enjoy anything US Constitution related. Second, for a document with so much significance and history to reflect in monetary value a portion of its impact is super fulfilling to me. Had I been the one to find it, I don’t know of I could have let it go. Even for the life changing amount of 9 million. Now that I think about it and say it out loud I’m having second thoughts. Cheers!
I think it is so amazing that this document was preserved in the bottom of a filing cabinet. While I am not a history buff, this article got me thinking about what historical artifacts people in the future will find from our generations. Since so much of the world is digitized, the way in which historical artifacts are discovered in the future will be different. Everything is stored in the cloud, so historical documents might not ever truly get lost. However, I could imagine the documents being forgotten about, much like the Constitution in the filing cabinet. This article also made me think about which documents from our time are as significant as the Constitution. I could not think of anything, but I hope that eventually, our generations will have something to contribute to history.