If Im building a type set, is it OK to put a Proof in?

GottaGetCoins · February 13, 2004 11:36AM

Even though its not a proof se?

Wondo · February 13, 2004 11:38AM

You can do pretty much what you want unless you do the stupid reguistry thing - which I sometimes do. Picj whatever coins you enjoy. For moderns, many proofs are super cool looking at little cost!!

Baley · February 13, 2004 11:38AM

who's gonna stop you?

GottaGetCoins · February 13, 2004 11:42AM

The Type Set Police???

Baley · February 13, 2004 11:42AM

I have 19 proof coins in my primary set, can you find them all?

1234567890 · February 13, 2004 11:55AM

Wheatie
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson
Rossies (2)
Washingtons (2)
Franklin
Kennedies (2)
IKE
Bicentenials (3)
SBA Dollar
Sac Dollar
State Quarter
Constitution Commem
SAE

How close am I?

Yes, proofs are very acceptable. I'm currently trying to get those ^^^ 19 in proof.

Baley · February 13, 2004 11:58AM

the bicentennials and the state quarter are mint state.

nwcs · February 13, 2004 12:02PM

Actually, for a long time people didn't care about proof vs. business strike for their type sets. Ultimately, the best set is the one that appeals to you. Exceptional coins, whatever the situation, are exceptional.

XpipedreamR · February 13, 2004 12:04PM

Of course there are no rules, but I would personally want to stick to business strikes or proofs, but not mix the two!

Isn't an MS type set already flexible enough for you? Geez...

1234567890 · February 13, 2004 12:11PM

<< <i>the bicentennials and the state quarter are mint state. >>

I thought they were just mint, but...

What about the Merc, the Walker, the 20 cent, and the Morgan? They all look like proofs.

Baley · February 13, 2004 12:39PM

LoL, 1234567890, I happen to have those 4 types in proof, but they are in nice PCGS holders with nice numbers on them and I don't want to break them out!

ooops, my mistake, the Ike is not proof either!

the 5 proofs you're missing might be earlier than you think!
(hint: All are 19th century, and one is an 1862 with a mintage of 550

airplanenut · February 13, 2004 1:26PM

I think, when asking all of these questions about a type set, you have to realize one fact--your set is for you and no one else. If you are happy, then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. A proof is OK if you would like a proof.

Skipper53 · February 13, 2004 1:31PM

Some purists would insist that a set should be comprised of
the same grade.
As difficult compleating a set has become, I see no reason
why the addition of a proof should be a problem.

1234567890 · February 13, 2004 2:07PM

Well I'm at a loss Baley... What are they?

hookedoncoins · February 13, 2004 2:15PM

I'm not allowed to use proofs in my type set. Just one of my rules. And I don't want to break the rules.

relayer · February 13, 2004 2:25PM

It's OK with me

Cam40 · February 13, 2004 2:26PM

The type set police.......LOL

Not to worry. They,re a toothless debating society.....like the UN. lol

Okay then, One Proof coin can go in but ONLY one. It will represent the one example of a US Proof coin.
Just choose carefully though. hehe

Really I thought a `real` type set would consist of attractive MS examples of each design, but...hey,
your collection, your rules.