Yes,

It's great to hear someone post how and why they are entering the hobby. If I might offer one sound piece of advice, collect what
you like and not what you think others would approve of. You are absolutely heading in that direction with posting these, they leave you wondering what happened to them and why. Coinage is a direct connection to the past which you hold in your hands. Happy hunting!
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