... and not an arbitrary thought (or about American Silver Eagles).

I have been a member of NGC's registry for about six months now, but I have yet to publish a journal entry. Since I enjoy reading everyone else's entries, I thought I would upload one of my own. The journals I enjoy the most are always about a recent addition of a rare (classic) coin. So, keeping with my interest, this entry will be about a recent acquisition and a few thoughts about our great "hobby" (I put "hobby" in quotations because, as you know, coin collecting is much more than, merely, a "hobby").

To start, I will state I primarily collect Walking Liberty Half Dollars. I am currently trying to complete a short set of uniquely-toned Walkers. After I have completed my short set, I hope to finish the entire series. I collect the Walker series because of its historical significance and its complex design. In addition to Walking Liberty Half Dollars, I also have a type set and a half dollar type set. Neither of my type sets have many coins, but, nonetheless, I would love to finish them before its all said and done.

My Walker short set: http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/SetListing.aspx?PeopleSetID=152511&Ranking=all

One question that I have asked many fellow coin enthusiasts is: "what series would you collect if you had unlimited funds?" So, I pose this question to my fellow registry members. If you'd like, post your response - I'd love to read them! My answer to that question would be the Seated Liberty Dollar series. I love all Seated coinage, but the asking prices for each series are out of reach. If you are also a fan of the Seated Liberty design, check out YeOldeOne's collection (if you haven't already). His collection is absolutely incredible, and even saying that is an understatement.

On a different note, the coin I have added a photo of is my 1941 Walker certified as an MS-67 *Star* by NGC. I routinely scour various dealer websites and auction sites looking for "unique," registry-worthy Walkers, and I came across this one on eBay. This coin was ended early from an eBay auction by the owner because of eBay's increased seller fees. Luckily, it was relisted on his personal website. I bought the coin for a very fair price, and proudly display it as my collection's highlight. This coin has a natural petina that is rarely seen. The natural petina includes beautiful gold, green, and orange colors. As I have stated in the description of this coin, I believe it is undergraded. Admittedly, my opinion may be bias because I own the coin, but, from the picture, you tell me. The coin has limited bag marks - which are not even noticeable without a loupe - and a nice strike. The strike could be better, but its nothing that would subtract from the coin's grade. You judge for yourself.

In closing, I ask, what is your favorite series? Also, how did you get into collecting coins? I apologize if this is a corny question, but its one that interests me. I collect coins because my great grandmother left me a circulated collection of Morgans, Buffalos, V-Nickels, and Seated Half Dimes. This collection sparked an interest in coins as a whole, and the history behind them.

Thank you, in advance, for the kind introduction to NGC's journals.

Respectfully,

Tyler

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