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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dimeguy, post: 5400901, member: 19855&quot;]I have recently been contemplating beginning a Walker Half collection. I know I am working on cents now but I also know I will become bored or need a break from looking at copper (admittedly, I am getting to that point) and it is nice to have a silver set to work on as well when such time comes. </p><p><br /></p><p>I didn&#039;t know if anyone had any recommendation for reference material such as sites or books? I know Red Book makes a &quot;Complete guide to Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters and Walking Liberty Half Dollars,&quot; though unsure how good it is for history and tips of grading. </p><p><br /></p><p>My series collecting strategy up to this point is to have coins of all similar grade within the series. I don&#039;t think this is feasible for this series, and admittedly this is a little frightening being outside of my comfort zone. I am just not sure how the series will look with some being G, some XF, some MS, etc. It might be nice to see an eclectic set representing all sorts of grades, but then again I can see my obsessiveness detouring from enjoying the overall set. Any thoughts and insights on this style of collecting would help as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, and I know have asked for much already, tips on grading? I have been looking at several and from my guess the midline vertically on the obverse from head to mid skirt would be high points and likely to wear first as is eagle head and breast on reverse, correct? I always like to look at several coins and determine if I can see the mechanics of the coin. I feel the grading comes easier if I can recognize how they are handled and used, especially for lightly struck series. I know the coin is designed to circulate so I know high points are likely to wear first, but if I am wrong in how I am looking at the series please let me know. Again, any tips would help.</p><p><br /></p><p>You guys have always been a great resource in my collecting history and appreciate any feedback. Thanks again![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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