who is working on more than one set at a time?

MacCoin · February 2, 2003 9:55PM

Am I the only one? I have nearly a complete set of IHC, wheatie, and washinton. my Raw BU Kenndys are half way complete, My registry 20th Century Type Setis 76% completed and my Complete U.S. Type Coin Set will never be completed because there are so many varieties and type to be found. I also have 2 complete sets of SBAs one pcgs ms coins and the other raw BUs, 1 complete set of BU Ikes and 1 complete set of BU/AU memorial Lincolns, does this mean I not focused. what are you working on.

ccrdragon · February 2, 2003 9:58PM

I am working on the following sets:

Roosevelts, Buffalo Nickles, IHC, Statehood Quarters, ASE's, AGE's and some darkside sets.

mdwoods · February 2, 2003 10:02PM

I am working on Matte Proof Lincolns, Ikes, Kennedys, Modern Type Set, and now I am going to start a Franklin set. Oh, and Canadian 1 cent Type set of Specimen and Proof Like coins.

1956Quarter · February 2, 2003 10:12PM

ME! I am working on a Franklin Half set, I need 7 more to finish. I am also working on a Washington Quarter set, I need about 15 coins, mostly 30's dates to finish. I am also working on a 20th century type set, and only need the SLQ TY 1 to finish. I have completed a set of Roosevelts. I also get the Silver eagles each year in proof and regular strike so I guess I am doing that set too. I also dabble in Jefferson Nickles, but I don't put much effort into this set. All sets are super high quality raw, no slabs here, I want my grades to be accurate.

bohica268 · February 2, 2003 10:28PM

Me.
Lincoln Cents - 1909 to date (need 2003 P and D)
Jefferson Nickels -1938 to date (need 2003 P, D and S Proof)
Roosevelt Dimes - 1946 to date (need 2003 P, D and S Proof)
Washington Quarters - 1932 to 1998 - complete
State Quarters - 1999 to date (need 2003 P, D and clad S Proofs)

World Coins - 1100+ coins from 150 countries.

-bohica

BillJones · February 2, 2003 10:40PM

I'm always upgrading my type set and adding to my collection of 19th century presidential campaign medalets and Civil War tokens. I have never concentrated on just one set at any time in over 40 years of collecting.

Tootawl · February 2, 2003 10:43PM

Lincolns, Mercuries, Walking Liberty Halves, Morgans, Type Sets, $5 Unc GAEs, Proof SAEs, and Unc SAEs.

halfnut · February 2, 2003 10:44PM

Working on way to many sets:

I have three Slabbed sets my Kennedy's are my primary set in MS66 and the Modern Comm. halves are number two. My type set is a set that I add to when I need a coin fix and haven't been able to add too the other sets in a while.

I have a slabbed set of Sac's up to date in MS 66 ( my favorite grade )

I have 6 Dansco's that I'm working on - nouthing great most are good or better coins:

IHC
Lincolns
Washington Quarters
Washington Quarters Statehood
Walking Libertys Halves
Type set

I also have 6 Dansco's completed

Jefferson Nickles
Roosevelt Dimes
Franklin Halves
Kennedy Halves
Ike Dollars
SBA Dollars

No proofs are in my sets just never got the proof bug ( Russ tried sent me a nice 1964 proof Kennedy )

LanLord · February 2, 2003 10:51PM

I'm working on the following sets (plan)

To own it all

But seriously folks

Large Cents
IHC (complete, but upgrading)
Lib Head nickels - sans 1913 (Complete but upgrading)
Seated Dimes (retirement project)
Barber Dimes - sans 1894s (complete but upgrading)
Barber Quarters
Frankies (this keeps me close at least in spirit to LucyBop

)
DCAM Kennedys
Morgan dollars
Classic Commems - complete by type, now want date and mintmark
Modern Commems - I really love these

FrattLaw · February 2, 2003 10:54PM

Well of course I'm working on my NGC Registry set of toned MS Peace Dollars (55% complete), but I'm also putting together a Modern Proof Type Set (about 80% complete, once I get about 5 coins back from PCGS), a 20 th Century Proof Type Set (which may never be complete) as well as a Dancso Type Set, a 2nd Roosevelt Album Silver Set (1st one is complete of toned Roosies), and finally a BU/proof set of Kennedy Halves (45% complete)

Completed already are a 1. PCGS Set Proof Ikes, 2. Proof SBAs 3. Proof Sacs.

Oh, yeah, I have completed sets of Dansco Albums for MS & Proof Ikes and SBAs, and MS toned silver Roosies.

So I guess you're not the only one!

Michael

braddick · February 2, 2003 11:16PM

Complete Type Set, because each and every coin has merit, and just completed my Flying Eagle/Indian cent collection with a GD06 1877. (In looking for the 1877 it ocurred to me that although this Indian is NOT rare, or even scarce regarding availablity, the price continues to go up! It's a very collectible coin, I guess.)

I'm also in want of four more dates to complete my "Peacock Eagles" PCGS rainbow toned ASE Registry and, of course, am always looking for rainbow toned Ikes to get that Registry going. I've only found six different dates in the last 15 years of looking.

As soon as I finish a set though I have a bad habit of selling it and using those funds to support the next endeavor! Maybe the secret is to be a coin or two short on each of the remaining sets!

JeffinMich · February 2, 2003 11:36PM

I am also collecting several different sets: PCGS FBL Franklin half set (need 5 more), NGC FB Mercury dime short set, NGC Walking Liberty half short set, SAE's and some common date MS-66 Morgans.

itsnotjustme · February 2, 2003 11:41PM

Active Sets...
1792-1964 Copper/Nickel/Silver (50%)
Washington Proofs, 1936-1964 (6 coins lefts)
20th Century Type (1 coin left)

These sets are done, but may have room for an upgrade or two...
SBA Proofs
Ike Proofs
Ike MS
Modern Proofs
Moderm MS
1959 Proof Set
1965/66/67 & Composit Sets

tjkillian · February 2, 2003 11:54PM

Complete U.S. (and Confederate) type set 1792-1964 and 1965-2003

I'm going to have my Indian cent collection graded and work on that too.

Tom

nwcs · February 2, 2003 11:56PM

I have a 20th century type set, full type set, Morgans without varieties, Morgans with varieties, and Peace dollars.

dakra · February 3, 2003 12:31AM

Although I am focusing on one set right now I do have a Jefferson 1938-Present and a Lincoln 1909-Present that I'm working on.

-Dave

coincollector1989 · February 3, 2003 12:32AM

PROOF AND MS KENNEDY'S
MS LINCOLN CENTS 1909 TO PRESENT
PROOF STATE QUARTERS
PROOF WASHINGTON QUARTERS
AND A FEW MORE I DABBLE IN EVERYTHING BUT MY MAIN FOCUS IS KENNEDY'S.

Geoman · February 3, 2003 1:20AM

I am also working on several sets at the same time.

Franklins - MS64FBL
Walkers - MS64
Kennedy Proofs - PR69DCAM
Ikes, and circulated Silver Washingtons, Lincolns, and IHC.

I do not think that by working on many sets, you are not concentrating on one series. Rather, I find it hard to ONLY work on one set, as a lot of the time I can not find nice pieces for a particular set. Why concentrate on only Walkers in MS64, and go to coin shows, and not find a single Walker in MS64. Might as well work on several sets at the same time, that way you will have more luck finding something to buy.

JohnsCoins · February 3, 2003 1:27AM

Completed Sets:
IHC
Lincoln Cents
Jefferson Nickels
Roosevelt Dimes
Washington Quarters
Franklin Halves

Working on:
Large Cents Need about 6 or 8 to have one a year
'V' Nickels Need only the 1885
Shield and Buffalo Nickels
Barber Quarters About half done
SLQ
Barber halves About half done
Walkers Need 3 or 4 Already have the 21 and 21-D
Morgans About half done

I also have started sets of about everything else going. Right now I am concentrating on the large cents and upgrading my IHC but will buy anything that comes along that strikes my interest.
My sets are all raw except for the 22 no 'D' and the 1955 DDO.

pontiacinf · February 3, 2003 1:33AM

while i have more than 10 in production, the only one im viously working on is my jefferson set and another monster set (both yet to be reg) with some real great coins certain people released over the last year.

Russ · February 3, 2003 1:39AM

I'm working on accumulating the entire outstanding pop of Accented Hair Kennedy halves. Bwuahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!! In between that these sets:

Proof Kennedys (100%)
Proof Commemorative Half Dollars (100%)
Modern Proof Type Set (79%)
Walker Short Set (85%
Circulation Strike Two Cent Pieces (56%)
(also working on a raw set of above in VF/EF grade, just need the 1872)
1964 With Varieties Proof Set (100%)

Russ, NCNE

g097103 · February 3, 2003 1:46AM

I am working on:
Washingtons
Roosevelts
Mercurys
Franklins
Type set

I rather like it that way as there is always something I can be adding or upgrading in my sets. I'm getting danger close to
finishing the Roosevelts, and the Mercurys aren't far behind. I have no idea what the result will be when I actually finish a
set.

mrfred · February 3, 2003 2:50AM

working on: MS Peace Dollars (stuck ONLY on ... you guessed it... the 1934-S); Buffs in circ condition; wheats (like everybody), and the circulating coinage of Liberia since coinage started in 1833 -- NOT the modern NCLT Star Trek and such material.

After a bit I will get back to my circ Barber halves -- nice series.

Oh, and I just bought my first twenty-cent piece. A short series (for the truly obtainable stuff) so I'll probably finish that out in the next year or two.

Trime · February 3, 2003 11:56PM

Can't deny it!
Fortunately there are more coins in more series than I will ever own.
There are even more coin varieties than are known.
Makes it fun and challenging!

Barry · February 4, 2003 12:42AM

Is a set EVER complete? Doesn't seem so for me. Every now and then, I'll pull out a set, look at it, and decide I don't like a few coins, and work to upgrade them. If something catches my eye, I may buy it, even if it's not part of a set.
I'm currently working on Seated Dimes actively. I'll bet very few of the coins currently in the set were there 2 years ago. I started with G/VG, then decided I wanted at least F. Now, I'm working on VF-AU, etc., etc.

Sets completed (for now), not including proof-only issues:
Large Cents
IHC
Lincolns (wheaties only)
2 cent
3 cent silver (type 1 and 2)
3 cent nickel
Shield and Buffalo nickels
Barber, Merc and Roosevelt (silver only) dimes
Barber, SLQ, and Washington Qs (silver only)
Barber, WL, and Franklin halves

Louie · February 4, 2003 2:13AM

I am trying to complete my sets of Franklins, WL and mercury dimes. Got a lot of holes to fill. If anyone in this forum has any of the above they would like to get rid of, drop me a line. I am liquidating my morgans, silver eagles, Roosevelt dimes and also got a lot of stuff. I do not buy, just trade. Louie

relayer · February 4, 2003 2:52AM

After I sold off all my PR70DCAMs I retired my Modern Proof Type set, but started another one

I even started another Modern Commemorative Dollar set so I put use the PR70DCAM West Point I made.

Is this a shift from Moderns to Classics or what?

% Set Name
2.17% Modern Commemorative Dollars, Proof (1983-present)
23.68% 20th Century Type Set, Major Types, No Gold - Circulation Strikes (1900-1999)
61.54% 20th Century Gold Type Set - Circulation Strikes (1900-1933)
66.67% U.S. Gold Type Set, Circulation Strikes (12 Piece)
67.50% 20th Century Type Set, Major Types, No Gold (1900-1999)
72.73% Modern Type Set, Proof (1950-Present) 2nd Set
80.00% Morgan Dollar Mintmark Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1878-1921)
100.00% 20th Century Gold Major Design Type Set - Circulation Strikes (1900-1933)
100.00% Washington Statehood Quarters, Proof (1999-Present)
100.00% Sacagawea Dollars, Proof (2000-present)
100.00% 1959 Proof Set
100.00% 1964 Proof Set
100.00% 1964 Proof Set
100.00% 1964 with Varieties Proof Set

Retired Sets

98.85% Modern Commemoratives, Proof (1982-present)
97.83% Modern Commemorative Dollars, Proof (1983-present)
100.00% Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Proof (1979-1981, 1999)
100.00% Modern Commemorative Gold, Proof (1984-present)
100.00% Constitution Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1987)
100.00% Congress Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1989)
100.00% Columbus Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1992)
100.00% Bill of Rights Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1993)
100.00% World War II Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1993)
100.00% World Cup Soccer Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1994)
100.00% U.S. Veterans Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1994)
100.00% Modern Commemorative Half Dollars, Circulation Strikes (1982-present)
100.00% Modern Commemorative Half Dollars, Proof (1982-present)
100.00% Modern Type Set, Proof (1950-Present)Original Set

Baley · February 4, 2003 2:54AM

interesting to see what other folks is workin on. my own self:

US Type, Copper/Nickel/Silver, complete 1800-1964, EF-Proof, selectively upgrading, currently need a classic head large cent in Uncorroded AU, preferably an 1812.

US Type, Gold, complete 1866-1932, AU-MS, also have No Motto $5, classic $ 2.5 and $5 and Capped Bust $5 (a very very sweet 1812 in MS62

)
seeking No Motto $10 and $20 and all pre-1808 gold types, as well as small eagle silver types, may take a while to find and/or afford these coins though

Draped Bust quarters and half dollars 80% complete by date and 10% complete by major die variety, an ongoing project. these coins suck and you should sell any you happen to have, right away, especially R4, R5, and R6 pieces PM me for a top-dollar offer

Capped bust halves 1807-1836 by date, 20% complete. ditto, avoid these ugly coins, buy kennedies

also have finished set of BU/proof Ike dollars, BU Franklins with proofs 55-63, seeking 50-54 and upgrades.

Peace dollars in AU-MS, 50% complete, intend to finish with respect to eye appeal first, technical grade secondary, am taking my time shopping for these.

have fun sets of VG-VF type in old 1793-present whitman albums, 60% complete and again, the early ones are the holes, am considering some gallery mint products just to fill em, and admire the designs, since any pre-1800 genuine piece purchased would be in a slab and likely stay there.

heh, now that I think about it, also lazily working on push-in whitman folders of flying eagle/indian and lincoln cents 1909-1940.

its funny, you don't realize how many projects you have going until you sit down and list them

thanks for a thought provoking thread, helps focus my collection in my mind

paigowjohnny · February 4, 2003 3:27AM

Let's see....

- Morgan dollars...my true love....VF or better
- Liberty nickels...VF or better raw...tougher than I thought
- Walking Liberty halves...VG or better raw...I have a complete set but now want to start upgrading some of the questionable short set "BUs"
- Lincoln cents up to 59 circ...took over a bunch of old Whitman folders from my dad
- Redfield dollars...getting very pricey lately
- Mexican Libertads 96-present...the new design
- Chinese silver pandas

DoubleDime · February 4, 2003 3:43AM

I was but completed my sets in 1983. I have every regular non gold issue of the 20th Century by date and mint. The last coin I needed was the 1901-S Quarter. I also have the complete sets of Indian Head Cents and Liberty Head Nickels.

who is working on more than one set at a time?

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