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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;chlorinated, post: 7459125, member: 78147&quot;]Hi all,</p><p><br /></p><p>Been collecting about 10 years now. Stared with walking halves but quickly caught the type set bug. Bought a Dansco 7070 and over the next 5 years or so completed it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Was a nice accomplishment but one thing I learned from it was &quot;quality of quantity.&quot; Starting out, I was just happy to have these cool old coins...I think like most new collectors. As time went on and I came closer to completing my 7070 I started to look back at my early purchases and found I really regretted a lot of them.</p><p><br /></p><p>That led me onto a graded type set. I liked the idea becuase I could make the set what I want, and include some varieties that were left out from the 7070. I have been working on this set the last few years, but with the lack of shows due to COVID, my collecting has also slowed. More recently while looking at some of my graded type coins, I realized I dont really care for all of the designs and was only collecting them to &quot;fill a hole.&quot; They are nice coins in high condition, but they just don&#039;t do it for me.</p><p><br /></p><p>When looking through all my coins, the ones I have always come back to where standing liberty quarters. Its such a beautiful design, intricate, and I enjoy both sides of the coin, not just one. I have always liked the T1 over the T2 or T3 so that got me to thinking.</p><p><br /></p><p>I only have 2 in my whole collection. Both in about F condition sitting in my 7070. I decided that I was going to put the type set on pause and take some time to really focus on a coin I truely enjoy. That is how I decided to start my SLQ grading set....specifically 1917 T1. Its by far my favorite design and relatively affordable until you hit mid MS grades.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have been doing a lot of reading and a lot more looking at coins. Learning how to grade these coins, what features to look for, strike characteristics, etc..</p><p><br /></p><p>I have no preference TPG wise so basically went with whoever I bought my first coin from which happened to be NGC. I am looking at others as well though and can always cross later to have them all in like holders.</p><p><br /></p><p>My first coin was a F12. Nice detail in the shield and drapery. Stars and motto still a bit weak. Eagle has some nice detail, with a lot of wear on the most raised areas of the wings and breast.</p><p>[GALLERY=media, 17153]F12 slab by chlorinated posted Apr 22, 2021 at 8:21 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 17154]F12 obv by chlorinated posted Apr 22, 2021 at 8:21 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 17155]F12 rev by chlorinated posted Apr 22, 2021 at 8:21 PM[/GALLERY]</p><p><br /></p><p>My second coin which I found only a few days later was a F15. A bit more detail in the shield and drapery, eagle still heavily worn.</p><p>[GALLERY=media, 17156]F15 slab by chlorinated posted Apr 22, 2021 at 8:22 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 17157]F15 obv by chlorinated posted Apr 22, 2021 at 8:22 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 17158]F15 rev by chlorinated posted Apr 22, 2021 at 8:22 PM[/GALLERY]</p><p><br /></p><p>My third, which isn&#039;t graded on purpose is raw and very well worn. I grade it FR02 to AG3 right now. No date, still some detail in the shield. Eagle and most of reverse worn pretty flat. I paid spot for this on ebay and plan to keep it in my pocket until it hits...what I think to be P01. Not many graded out there, so I figure I will need to make my own. May take some time and I may miss the mark, but for melt it&#039;s no big loss.</p><p>[GALLERY=media, 17151]FR02 Obv by chlorinated posted Apr 22, 2021 at 8:21 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 17152]FR02 Rev by chlorinated posted Apr 22, 2021 at 8:21 PM[/GALLERY]</p><p><br /></p><p>I will post more as I buy them. The end goal of P01-MS63/64 depending on funds. I dont see myself being able to afford higher. Atleast not for the near future. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for looking. Please comment/review my choices. Let me know if you think I did well or not. You won&#039;t hurt my feelings. This is a learning journey for me so the more I learn along the way the better![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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