POLL: Have you ever assembled (or are you currently building) a collection of U.S. coins by TYPE?
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Collecting by TYPE (a shared distinguishing design, composition, denomination, or other element), as opposed to collecting by DATE/MINT.
POLL: Have you ever assembled (or are you currently building) a collection of U.S. coins by TYPE?
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No... I have admired many shown here, but just never had the level of commitment required for the project. Too many other things command my attention and resources. Cheers, RickO
I’m building a rainbow toned dollar type set. So far I have Seated, Morgan, Ike and Sac. Just picked my second Seated. It’s a dupe but I couldn’t pass it up.
Put together this slabbed 20th Century type set, years ago. Very easy to do and it's actually been one of my favorite sets.
Of course.
Pretty much impossible for me. If I buy one great coin from any series, I can’t say no to a second great coin from the same series. And after the second coin, then I’m really hooked. So a type set could get very expensive very quickly!
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Yes, a cameo proof type set, copper, nickel and silver. Every coin has to be "blast white" with super contrast. One coin away from completion.
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
BryceM that is incredible!!
Now I want to see BillJones’ type set!
I’ve put together a Seated Liberty and a Morgan type set by denominations. The Barbers are proofs. I’m one coin away from having a Liberty gold denomination set.
One of the first collections I ever started was the Whitman album of Small Denominations. I realized at 12 years old that I'd never finish an album with the 1796 Sm. Eagle Quarter, 1793 Chain Cent, etc....
The set I'm trying to complete is of major US types with the gold page. The album produced by Dansco (7070) includes all denominations, but focuses on coins produced for more that 4 consecutive year runs, so single year type pieces don't show up. ..except for the bicentennial issues... and it skirts flowing hair designs. .. and, well, it's doable on my budget!! ;-)
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I was always a key date and or better type collector for years, whats left are all pcgs cac and choice for the grade. But about 2 years ago, I took one of the old blue Whitman type albums and finished it with all nice ch au to UNC raw coins. I don't like the dansco album because of the multiple holes for modern era stuff. It gives me something to have fun with without spending a lot of money. There is probably less than 20k in the book, so I can have fun without breaking the bank sort of speak.
Just like this week, I had an Isabella quarter in one the commem quarter slot, for several years, but this week a lady walked in with three really nice Hawaii quarters , so I submitted two, and replaced the isablella with the Hawaii, Something different to enjoy for a bit.
Oh yes. Love type.
I assumed a Dansco 7070 would fall into your "one of everything except gold" category.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
One 19th-20th century type set of doubled dies and one 20th century type set of high color coins.
It was not a question of giving up as I've never owned a Chain Set, genuine Flowing Hair Half dime,Draped Bust dime, etc.
BTW, several old timers have told me if they knew what they know now when they started collecting, they would have tried to complete a Type set.
I started a Dansco 7070 in July of 2014 and completed it, including the gold page in May of 2018. I occasionally upgrade a coin now and then. I also have been working on type sets of many countries, Mexico, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Bahamas, Netherlands, etc.
I just completed my 12 piece gold type set and had a blast doing it!
I am doing other type mostly 20th century stuff but don't really care if I complete that one or not... Just casually having fun with it.
The gold set is where my focus was. I may branch out to other varieties of my gold type set: T1 T2 T3 double eagle, no motto/ motto, classic head, etc.... if money allows
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And possibly more southern gold...
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I'm not a big US collector but I built a silver dollar type set with each example from a different mint.
I have been collecting the old Whitman Bookshelf albums for many of these countries, but I do not know if I will ever get around to filling them with actual coins.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
I did the 8 piece gold type set. Would love to expand it to 12 one day.
no, I never really had an interest in doing something like that. it doe not mean I wont do that in the future though. for now.....
Well, I guess my dormant IHC would qualify since it's about a third of the way finished.
Been kicking around a post 1965 variety showcase type set. Tough with a few big stoppers.
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This was a fun page to put together!
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I collect series by date/mm.
primarily Walkers but have an interest in Morgans and SLQs.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
I did the Classic Silver Commems years ago and sold it. Should have kept the HI.
Working on a type set but the key is it must be in collectible plastic.
Did this one for fun with extras i had lying around.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
I made the same assumption.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
My decision, made decades ago, was to collect by “Type”, as it allows my dollars available for our wonderful hobby to be divided among fewer coins, hence I can obtain higher grades compared to collecting date sets.
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
I purchased a Philippine type set Whitman album from Sean. Very easy transaction and album is in great shape!! Thanks again Sean
Modern type set for me.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/album/169492
Working toward the Basic Design Type Set.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/album/167790
Nic
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I have completed a type set that includes the coins as defined by the NGC registry. One of the differences between PCGS and NGC is that our hosts recognize the Four Dollar Gold Piece as a type. I view that as a pattern, not a regular issue.
@BryceM That type set in a Capital Plastic holder is really impressive. That would have been my dream in the 1970s.
I have collected all of the types of coins that I like in gold, silver, copper, which is actually most design types of US coins, especially pre-1839. I have no interest in completing a type set as defined by a registry or coin album.
When I first got really serious about collecting I was attempting a type set of all U.S. coins but also including an example from each mint. It became onerous and expensive, and eventually I sold it off. Came out ahead and bought a Shelby.
There's a couple of coins I wish I kept. Now I stick to half dimes with an occasional anomaly that catches my fancy.
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I should have actually chosen gold though the mejority of my collection is 19th century. I like to collect Indian heads. Sum day I will save up for the $5 Indian half eagle. 👍
Finding the elusive 1890 proof gold will be my next endeavor on this type set.
Pictures by Todd Pollock, BluCC Photography.
One of each non-gold, stopped at 1964, working on 18th century, slowly. I added the short gold type and then colonial type, then added types of 17th and 18th century foreign that (may have ) circulated in the US. I guess I'm a type type, although I don't like to type.
P.S. I'm considering gold from each mint, sort of a type set.
I think the Whitman folder 20th century type was the first collection I ever finished. It was a good introduction to a beginner after Lincoln cents and Jefferson nickels. Later I filled the bookshelf album for minor coins (thankfully it didn't have spaces for the expensive early types). I recently filled this page for fun with odds and ends I had handy:
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association