history: My dad gave me an old coin that used to belong to his grandfather.  I don't think it's worth much money, but it means a lot to me. My dad gave me an old coin that used to belong to his grandfather_comma_ who died when I was young. Cool. What did it look like?
current: It's pretty old and worn.  I don't think it's worth much $$$ but it was meaningful anyway
next: Are you going to display it?