Which sets have you completed?
Brutalfly
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So I am still relatively new to the world of coin collecting.
I have been keeping it simple and trying to help my children out with their coins.
We have been able to put together a few set(s) or collection of dates.
Right now we have completed the State Quarters and with some help from the grandparents and we have completed the Lincoln cents from 1940-2018 with the help of a couple of board members here.. Each of my 3 children have a sent of them. Which they think is pretty cool.
We are currently working on the state park quarters and are pretty up to date on them, again with some help from grandparents and a board member here.
It has been a fun time rummaging through coins and seeing what we can do.
So I was wondering what some of you guys have completed.
Feel free to show pictures. Every time I look here I feel as if I see a new coin that I have never seen before.
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No pictures, yet but I recently finished the 12 piece gold type set. I also recently had the silver eagles book complete bullion strikes only from 1986-2019. I recently traded that though...
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I have finished many books but I haven’t finished any older books need a 15s for the buffs
60+y.o. Finished Lincoln book 2 from change 3x back in the 60's. Same for Jefferson, Roosevelt, Franklin, Washington each 2-3x. Had to buy a few keys. Have fun and let me know if you need some help.
Indian and Lincoln cents (except '77 and VDB). Buffalo and Jefferson nickel. Mercury and Roosevelt dime (except '16-D). Franklin and Kennedy halfs.
I've also collected large cents, V nickels, Washington quarters, WL halfs, Morgan and peace dollars but didn't come close to finishing them.
I have been collecting for only a few years. The only set I have completed is Washington Quarters 32-64. I have done that set twice, both times in circulated raw condition. After I did it the first time, I ran in to a little emergency and sold it for some quick cash.
Some time after that, I coincidentally came to the conclusion that WQs are my favorite coin series. Rather than being upset that I sold my set, I was excited to do it again. Now that I have that set done, I am working on a set of the clad quarters 65-98.
Finished my first collection in mid 70's, a Lincoln album. Gave it to a mechanic that worked for me with a 11 year old son with brain cancer. Made both his and my day. Finished my first buffalo nickel collection shortly thereafter and by the way both of these collections were gathered from change(about 90%). My second buffalo nickel collection was all pcgs both as purchased and raw sendins. Just finished my 3rd Buff raw and in a Littleton album. Finished my 1st 7070 type set, which I sold 10 or so years ag and am working on my 2nd about 70% completed. I have a few other collections that are ag and above(barely) that are not worth describing in detail. Collecting albums has become more and more difficult due to the expense, but still yet are extremely fulfilling when you get a coin you have been looking for. I constantly say no more, but then see something I need and it's on.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
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I collect mainly from circulation (mostly as a kid) and thru recent issues from the bank, eBay, the Forum, or trades, and, as such, don't have many in higher grades.
Still, with an exception or two for key dates which I'll never afford or go after (++and are indicated below), I've managed over the years to complete one or more copies of the following U.S. & Darkside sets:
USA:
Lincoln Cents 1940-present
Jefferson Nickels 1938-present
Mercury Dimes (++except key 1921P&D)
Roosevelt Dimes 1946-present
Washington Quarters 1932-present (++except 32D&S)
Walking Liberty Halves 1937-47 (++except 38D)
Franklin Halves 1948-1963
JFK Halves 1964-present
IKE/SBA/SAC/N.A./Prez $1's 1971-present (++except proof-only varieties)
CANADA:
Large Cents 1859-1920
Small Cents 1920-2012 (++except 1923 & 1925)
Nickels 1922-present
Dimes 1937-present
Quarters 1928-present
Halves 1937-present (++except 1947 varieties & 1948)
Silver $1's 1956-1986
Loonies 1987-present
Twonies 1996-present
MEXICO:
5 Centavos1936-1977 (++except 1942 & 1954)
20 Centavos 1943-1974
NEW ZEALAND:
1/2-Penny 1940-1965
Penny 1940-1965
AUSTRALIA:
1/2-penny 1911-1964 (++except 3 key dates)
Penny 1911-1964 (++except 3 key dates)
Shilling 1935-1963
GREAT BRITAIN:
Farthings 1937-1956
1/2-Penny 1895-1967
Penny 1887-1970 (++except 1950)
Silver 3-Pence 1911-1944
Brass 3-Pence 1937-1970
Silver 6-Pence 1920-1970 (++except 1923)
Shilling 1937-1965 (++except 1939 & 1949)
Florin 1930-1967 (++except 1932)
1/2-Crown 1941-1967
Many more series still incomplete, unfortunately..........
-- Dave
I have completed Indian head cents, Lincolns from '09 thru current, Liberty (V) nickels, Indian head nickels, Jefferson nickels with proofs, Barber dimes, Roosevelt dimes, Barber quarters, Washington quarters thru the territories, Barber halves, Franklin halves, Kennedy halves with proofs, Peace dollars, Ike dollars with proofs, SBA dollars with proofs, Native American dollars with proofs, President dollars (D mint only)... Almost completed the Mercury dime set (except the 16D) and I'm still missing the 1916 Standing liberty quarter , and the 1856 Flying eagle cent from those two sets and an1834 N5 cent from another subset which will bring that one closer to complete. I no longer have the nickels and dimes, but they were fun to hunt and gather and put together. Having fun is what it's all about right?
I completed the Indian Gold Quarter Eagle set 1908-1929. I have not yet decided if I want to go for another full set or just key coins of interest and a few nice type examples.
The CC Morgan Dollar set.... silver Kennedy set... Franklin half set....I had ASE's up until they skipped a year, that ticked me off and I quit.... Cheers, RickO
The only set that I have completed is this
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Franklin Half Dollar
Peace Dollar
War nickel set
20th century type set
i need a 49 to complete my braided cent date set,then maybe an upgrade or two
Jefferson nickels
Roosevelt dimes
Washington quarters
50 states
Kennedy halves
Franklin halves
Liberty walking halves
Eisenhower dollar
Silver eagles
Canada silver maples
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1 Roosevelt Dime Set. Never have completed a Mercury Dime Set.
Ken
Barber Quarters in original PCGS VF. Only took 16 years,
Dave
The draped bust small eagle quarter set.
i've completed the die variety set for 20c coins from the Philadelphia mint. I'm working on the S and CC coins now. if anyone wants to start a collection to get me an 1876-CC, I would appreciate it!
No pictures but I have finished 3 Dansco 7070 type sets (2 with the gold page), the Dansco Barber half, quarter and dimes (glad it didn't have a spot for the 94-s), and a year set of capped bust half dollars (both lettered and reeded edge).
I also completed a set similar to topstuf's skinny eagle draped bust quarters.
That's a good one. Literally a good ONE.
Wow!
Lots of over achievers here making me feel inadequate.
Actually rather impressive.
The only set I've completed is my 7070.
"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
The only set I ever tried to complete were Buffalo Nickels. Most were VG-Fine, The only variety I had was a 1930-P 5 leg, I did not have any of the others(Double Dies, 3 legs, 2 feathers). The 13-S type 2 I had turned out to be a fake and I never added that one. I vowed never to try to complete another set after that!
Better question for myself is which set have I NOT completed.
Completed sets: V-nickels,
Buffalo nickels (minus O/D)
Barber dimes (of course missing one)
Barber quarters
SLQ (minus 1916 and O/D)
Barber half’s (2 complete sets)
Walking Liberty half’s
Franklin half’s
Morgan $
Peace $
19th/20th century type set (no gold)
Mercury dimes (minus O/D)
Washington quarters
ALL SOLD and moved to resort Island in 2016
My set of Proof silver dollar cancelled dies from the 1995-1986 Atlanta Olympics is complete.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/996326/finally-my-proof-dollar-olympic-die-set-is-complete
The $5 gold die set is a work in progress.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/997187/my-5-gold-olympic-die-collection-a-hunt-in-progress
Nicely done!
Walkers and Morgans tho they aren't complete anymore.
I just went and read the thread about your complete set. You did an incredible job!
Austria 25 Euro Silver Niobium bimetallic set. Started in 2003. The 2019 is scheduled to come out in June. Mintage limit: 65,000. Every year has a differently anodized Nb plug.
Walker one per date set (1916-1947).
Walker intermediate set (1934-1940).
Walker short set (1941-1947),
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Pillar Denomination Set
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/colonial-coins/spanish-milled-coinage-basic-set-1732-1772/album/143187
Latin American Collection
Jefferson Nickels through 1964
Silver Roosevelt dimes, actually put together a roll set out of circulation
State quarters
Walker short set, several times
Franklin halves, several times
Morgan dollars (minus 1895)
Peace dollars
Eisenhower dollars
Plus many other sets minus 1 to 3 coins including Lincoln cents 1909-1958 out of circulation except the 1914-D, 1922 plain and 1955 double die.
Mostly circulated except the state quarters Morgans and Ikes, been at it for about 60 years.
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
Amazing!
Completed;
Buffalo nickels, including the 5 major varieties, 16/16, 18/7-D, 5-legger, 1935 DDR, 38-DDD/S. (always upgrading)
Silver proof Roosevelt dimes. 1950-64.
Silver proof Washingtons,1936-64.
Silver proof state quarters.
Franklin halves , Canadian small cents, 1920-2000, Jefferson nickels, 1938-64 and Lincoln Cents Vol 2, circulated.
In progress;
7070.
Canadian large cents.
So, both B1 and B2?
Filled all the spaces in Jeffersons, Franklins, Peaces, and Ikes albums. And a 7070 type album.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
I've completed a full set of Lincoln Cents 1909 to 1982. And Jefferson nickels. I sold both ages ago. I still have some Lincoln 's Cents I kept in 2x2 flips though.
I've come close on a couple of others... IHCs without the 1877, Morgan Dollar Date set without the 1893 and 1895, Large Cent date set minus about 5 early dates... I sold most of those collections as well.
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Barber Half dollars
Current Dansco Albums
Lincoln wheat 1909-1958
Lincoln Memorial 1959-2009
Lincoln Shield 2010 - 2019
Liberty Nickels
Buffalo Nickels
Jefferson Nickels
Mercury Dimes
Roosevelt Dimes
Washington quarters 1932 - date
Walking Liberty Halves
Franklin Halves
Kennedy Halves
Ike dollars
SBA dollars
Pres dollars
Sac dollars
Sets I have complete in Dansco albums (but sold)
Indian Cents
Barber Dimes
Barber Halves
Morgan Dollars
Peace Dollars
Sets I almost had complete in Dansco, but have since sold.
Half Cents (missing 1793, 1796, 1802)
Large Cents (missing 1793 chain, wreath,lib cap, 1799, 1804
Barber Quarters missing 1901-S
Standing Liberty Quarters missing 1916.
That set is absooooluuuutlely amazing! However will you please straighten out the 10S?
Wait a second, nobody told me we were supposed to be collecting sets 😉
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All of my collection is in a safe deposit box!
Morgan dollars
Walking Liberty halves
Jefferson nickels
FE&IHC (nix the 1856) in AU-BU and 1940-47 Walkers in MS64+.
I know the Walkers are not even close to a full set, but,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
That is one well matched set. Congratulations!!
@1630Boston nice set ! Are you trying next for oaks?!
Rocketship Set
Edit to add: Last month, March, was Women's History month.
Completion is important to some collectors, but many lose interest once they reach their goal. I would rather collect the coin designs that I like, and create my own set definition that could be a short set, a set less the key, or date set. The ultimate is a complete set by die marriage on early US coins - I have never made it to that level but the journey has been fun. Along the way, I have found that numismatic research is more satisfying than collecting.
I have completed a number of sets that have a relatively short run of years, which has allowed me to "complete" some sets from favorite engravers:
1794-1795 flowing hair half dollars - all two! with Redbook varieties and half the die varieties
1801-1807 draped bust heraldic eagle half dollars - have all die varieties through R-6 rarity
1807-1812 half eagle $5 gold - the only "completable" old tenor early gold set
1834-1839 half eagle $5 classic head gold - by date, mm, and Redbook variety
1796-1807 draped bust dimes - almost by date, I never got the 1804.
The most fun has been collecting Robert Scot engravings:
Virginia currency 1775-1779, Pennsylvania currency 1785.
Federal Revenue stamps made at the US Mint 1798-1800 - original revenue stamped paper (wills, promissory notes, etc.)
Seal impressions, maps, certificates.
Books with Scot engravings - many from 1783-1800. First US encyclopedia published from 1790-1803 with hundreds of Scot engravings.
And coins...
@BryceM that Peace Dollar set is amazing.