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privaterarecoincollector
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if I would start a new set and I would like to do something again not many people have done before, what would you recommend me to collect and for what reasons ?
(1) 1792 patterns
(2) proof type set
(3) pioneer gold type set
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  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    You should collect what YOU like, but of the three mentioned, 1792 patterns sound very intriguing (to me).

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  • ranshdow
    ranshdow Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭✭
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    Pioneer gold has the most fascination for me, but I'm not sure that hasn't been done? Was the Henry H. Clifford collection pretty much complete?

    It'd be nice to see it CAC-approved though. Not much of that stuff is original.

  • DIMEMAN
    DIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My choice of the 3 listed would be the Proof Type Set. The reason is the other 2 are of no interest to me.

  • Nap
    Nap Posts: 1,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I always thought a set of every overdate coin was kind of neat and unique. It does have some extreme challenges though (if you include the gold) and has been done before.

    I think in this disposable everything world we tend to forget how our ancestors saved up and repurposed every unused or lightly used thing that still had usefulness where possible.

    You can always add world coins if it’s too easy (or too hard)

    My medieval coin collection
  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD
    3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ...I'll choose the "?" as I'm sure that whatever you put together will be Awesome and who doesn't like a good mystery ;)

  • tradedollarnut
    tradedollarnut Posts: 20,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2, 2018 1:14PM
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    1804 dollars by die state.... ;)

    Early Dollar Set
  • NVU
    NVU Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
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    I would do the 1792 patterns. Not sure why but something old, historical and simple designs, it attracts me more....

  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,935 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    1792 Pattern Set - a major financial challege, and you will have to wait in line to have the opportunitey to buy several of the pieces.

    Proof Type Set - Something I would like to do and have done to a certain level, although no where near would you probably want to do. I am happy with PR-64 coins with their original skins. I am sure you would be aiming higher.

    Pioneer Gold Type Set - Once more a major financial challenge. It's an area that I have only touched with one coin. It's totally out of my realm.

    When a collector suggested that he wanted to get into this area to the late Herb Silberman, who was one of the founders of the Early American Coppers Club, he stated that authenticity was a problem. I'm sure that he had John Ford in mind.

    I was just a young fly on the wall at the time in the mid 1970s. B)

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,778 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    One trophy coin from every country.

    Andy Lustig

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  • divecchia
    divecchia Posts: 6,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If I had to pick from these 3, it would be a proof type set as I think it encompasses more of a variety. The other sets would not hold my interest.

    Good luck with whatever set you decide to do.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
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  • Ablinky
    Ablinky Posts: 628 ✭✭✭
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    Pioneer gold would be intriguing based on your top quality taste in coins.

    Andrew Blinkiewicz-Heritage

  • specialist
    specialist Posts: 956 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    bad news on the 1792 set. There is someone out there building a set (not w/me).

  • Gazes
    Gazes Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I love the idea of a type proof set and think it would have the widest appeal.

  • ilikemonsters
    ilikemonsters Posts: 767 ✭✭✭✭
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    The 1792 set, that way you don't break my bank while I bid on the Washington Gold Pattern...

    But seriously, the 1792 patterns are historically significant and the most fascinating (in my opinion).

  • jcping
    jcping Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭
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    pioneer gold type set ...... no one ever complete it before and I doubt anyone could make 90% completion in his life time. Only 64 coins are needed for a complete Basic type set and 116 coins are needed for a complete set. Most dealers won't recommend you to do this set because material are so hard to find. Best luck if you want to go down this path :wink:

    an SLQ and Ike dollars lover
  • oldabeintx
    oldabeintx Posts: 3,214 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Any of these would be a good extension of a US type set. The 1792 patterns would, I imagine, require some serious patience but would seem to me the most logical extension. For the sake of enjoyment I would combine it with one or more other areas of interest, for the "action". I moved into both Colonials (history) and Proofs (beauty) once I had completed the US set (within my more modest budget). You didn't mention a Colonial type set, but it would be a good extension, perhaps limited to local issues as a matter of fit with a Federal set.

  • koynekwest
    koynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would do a proof type set.

  • GoBust
    GoBust Posts: 608 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    1792 pattern set .....

  • DMWJR
    DMWJR Posts: 6,102 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A first year type set would be cool

    Doug
  • Paradisefound
    Paradisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2, 2018 9:12PM
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    :) It depends on how deep your pocket is....and assuming it is due to your options... ;)
    I would go on a heck of a hunt for those 1792 patterns.
    This is my favorite...a copper 1792 quarter.
    <3LOVE the way she wears her hair <3

  • Paradisefound
    Paradisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    <3

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The proof type set would be a great choice.... Being a gold lover, I would really like to see a set of pioneer gold types...and that would be the greater challenge...Cheers, RickO

  • privaterarecoincollector
    privaterarecoincollector Posts: 629 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Paradisefound said:
    :) It depends on how deep your pocket is....and assuming it is due to your options... ;)
    I would go on a heck of a hunt for those 1792 patterns.
    This is my favorite...a copper 1792 quarter.
    <3LOVE the way she wears her hair <3

    Which one is this ? The coin that sold at heritage as NGC 63 ?

  • Kkathyl
    Kkathyl Posts: 3,762 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Try doing a date but all types of that one year

    Best place to buy !
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  • specialist
    specialist Posts: 956 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    i now vote for you to collect stamps! :) Bill Gross is a seller...

  • Paradisefound
    Paradisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    <3yes <3 there might be a few more out there waiting ;)

    @privaterarecoincollector said

    @Paradisefound said:
    :) It depends on how deep your pocket is....and assuming it is due to your options... ;)
    I would go on a heck of a hunt for those 1792 patterns.
    This is my favorite...a copper 1792 quarter.
    <3LOVE the way she wears her hair <3

    Which one is this ? The coin that sold at heritage as NGC 63 ?

  • bidask
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    @MrEureka said:
    One trophy coin from every country.

    Great idea.

    I suggest crown size.

    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




  • CWT1863
    CWT1863 Posts: 316 ✭✭✭✭
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    Personally, I would pick the pioneer gold type set. However, the 1792 patterns would probably be a close second.

    ANA-LM, CWTS-LM, NBS, TAMS, ANS

  • PhilLynott
    PhilLynott Posts: 900 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The one that interests me personally the most is the proof type set. All 3 would be fun and challenging I'm sure, can't go wrong.

  • boiler78
    boiler78 Posts: 3,119 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    pioneer gold

  • tradedollarnut
    tradedollarnut Posts: 20,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Gobrecht dollars. That will keep you busy

    Early Dollar Set
  • SmEagle1795
    SmEagle1795 Posts: 2,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Have you already assembled a Colonial typeset? You'll undoubtedly keep yourself busy for quite some time looking for the right pieces.

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  • RINATIONALS
    RINATIONALS Posts: 171 ✭✭✭
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    Great time to branch out into currency -large size US type set - many beautiful designs and even with the Anderson collection coming to market now it will still present a challenge to complete

    buying Rhode Island Nationals please email, PM or call 401-295-3000

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