I can't really be of much help other than to say I'm in a very similar position. Just getting back into coins and considering investing in...
I'm not old but I know what you're saying... I think it might have been a bigger deal for those living through a change in size of coin -- like...
Looks like an interesting book. Heck for $16, just get it. I'll buy it for $10 when you're done with it :) ...Mike [edit --- corrected price]
Too bad he didn't say the same thing about the Twenty Cent piece. :) Did you take any pics?...Mike
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