Popular short sets?

dan1ecu · May 20, 2003 4:48AM

How is it determined what will comprise a short set? What are some popular short sets to work on?

Dan

IrishMike · May 20, 2003 4:57AM

I don't know what determines a short set but FE's would be a very short set. I enjoyed collecting a 1938 and 1937 proof set. Unfortunately the prices were so good I sold most of them, all but 3 coins. These proofs were made from 36-42. Until a couple of years ago they seemed fairly dormant price wise. The coins are attractive in proof, the cents, jeffs, washingtons, mercs and walkers.

An interesting tidbit as I was scoffed at by many dealers for collecting them. They claimed the market was too small for them to ever recoup my costs.

Russ · May 20, 2003 5:03AM

The Walker short set is very popular. It's origin is the way the old Whitman albums were divided by year periods.

Another short set that will be very popular is the Proof Kennedy, 1964 to 1970 set.

Russ, NCNE

ccr · May 20, 2003 5:12AM

Some popular ones for the Morgans:

1) S mint from 1878 - 1882. Pretty inexpensive one to do.
2) The complete CC set. A few will test the limits of your wallet but, still worth while if your a Morgan fan.

Also the Walker short set. Depending on who you talk to, the years are:

1) 1941 - 1947 or
2) 1937 - 1947 or
3) 1933 - 1947

Again it depends on who you talk to about the years. The 1937 - 1947 started because of the Whitman holders. There where too many to fit into one folder so they split it into two folders. The 1933 - 1947 started because of a 3 year gap in which they didn`t make any ( from 1930 - 1932 no Walkers where made. ) So it`s the sense of continuity that got that started.

airplanenut · May 20, 2003 5:14AM

Aren't Mercuries to be included? Lincolns have been split, so both sets are probably considered popular short sets.

Jeremy

nwcs · May 20, 2003 5:18AM

I would say popularity and similarity. The walker short set is great. So are war nicks. I'm doing a 1934-1945 merc set, but it seems more an arbitrary set than a more common one.

and1har · April 16, 2017 11:23AM

I have completed both the Kennedy Half sets. (1964-1970) There are 8 coins each. I completed them in a reasonable time and with a reasonable budget.
I have also completed the war nickels (1942-1945) with only 11 coins.

erwindoc · April 16, 2017 3:50PM

Wow, what an old thread!

Walkerfan · April 16, 2017 3:58PM

Walker short sets are very popular. 1941-1947 is the easiest and most cost effective. 1934-1940 is quite a bit more challenging. Or a combination of the two 1934-1947....'the LONG short set".

Same goes for Mercury dimes....1940-1945 and 1934-1945.

ChangeInHistory · April 16, 2017 5:20PM

A complete Franklin Half Dollar set is a short set.

ldhair · April 16, 2017 5:20PM

@Russ said:
The Walker short set is very popular. It's origin is the way the old Whitman albums were divided by year periods.

Another short set that will be very popular is the Proof Kennedy, 1964 to 1970 set.

Russ, NCNE

Wow. Our old friend Russ. RIP

dlmtorts · April 16, 2017 9:16PM

The Washington silver quarter short set is popular and doable! 1941-64.

ricko · April 17, 2017 4:17AM

Definitely an old thread.... had not noticed it until the Russ post.... Cheers, RickO

and1har · April 18, 2017 9:39AM

Franklins are a sort set. The date set is even shorter, 16 coins, 1948 to 1963.

neildrobertson · April 18, 2017 10:11AM

Shield Lincoln cents is still a pretty short set

Peace_dollar88 · April 18, 2017 2:42PM

PEACE dollars is a pretty short set. 24 coins!

Sango · April 19, 2017 12:15AM

20 cent piece would be cool

Stella, there's you a short set

ShadyDave · April 19, 2017 6:36AM

Mercury Dimes (1940-1945 or 1934-1945), Peace Dollars (24 coins in total) and Indian Head $2.5 (15 coins) are all popular sets that are pretty affordable.

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