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Age is applied in layers inconstantly, if there is only one most uniform layer, the other have been taken off

It goes in cycles. But popular, not just rich guys, collecting really ramped up with the 1955 DDO cent discovery and popularization. It is still a short-lived hobby in that regard. There are still younger collectors, even though they use plastic in commerce. They just are not so present at shows and B&Ms. We never stop minting OCD types. But I expect the number of collectors to wane and information (especially with integrated AI) to skyrocket. So a lot of the dreck and common stuff will lose its market. There is plenty of rare and fun material to keep the hobby rolling at all budget levels.

Very nice coin and congratulations.

Congrats…terrific write up and analysis. Well played.

Beware:

The cursed marriage of a Key Date with a Mint Error!

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Huh. I got a few right. Yours is quite nice!

" I have 3/6 of the mormon issues"

Congratulations on that acquisition, and ALL of your Pioneer Gold 'D-Dan'!
Your Registry Set is looking outstanding ✓

Had a pleasant surprise today. The 2025 Great Collections calendar showed up in the mail. Very attractive. Thick glossy paper and some take your breath away coin pictures. I don't know how far down the totem pole you have to get before i qualify for a free calendar but THANK YOU to the folks at G.C. James

GC always does a great job with their calendars.