My type set 1-12-25

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Flatwoods
Flatwoods Posts: 4,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 12, 2025 11:51AM in U.S. Coin Forum

Backstory.
I started making this post years ago with the idea of following my progress.
I wanted to be able to see my progress in both the coins and photography over the years.
You may or may not be able to find the past threads.

At first it was going to be a yearly thread but it is very time consuming and maybe I'm a bit lazy.
It takes several days to make a post like this.

I started out with the idea of an XF set.
It seems many others settle on that grade too so I decided that I could find VF coins more easily.
After that hurdle was over I started in and have been in that grade range ever since.
A few coins here may be a bit higher grade, very few lower.

I also wanted them to have a uniform look. My tastes have changed over the years and there has been lots of swapping out.
I have also sold some nice coins from the set. Yeah, I do dumb stuff fairly regularly.

Main goals are uniform grade and look. I prefer mostly mark free coins which makes it tougher.
I will never be done with it as there are very few coins here that I am 100% happy with.
It has been a pleasant diversion for the last ten years or so and I have enjoyed looking for these.

I culled a few duplicates during the making of this thread.
There are a couple duplicates left in by design. For anyone so inclined they can tell me which they think fits better.

There is a little bit of everything included. Key dates, overdates, over mintmarks, laminations, etc.
This set isn't about slabs or stickers or registries. Just the coins and the joy of searching for them.

I hope you enjoy them. Comments are welcome and appreciated.

For the smart alecs who like quoting posts with this many pics, please try to refrain this time.

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  • MWallace
    MWallace Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nicely matched set.

  • Mr_Spud
    Mr_Spud Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 12, 2025 11:40AM
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    Looks great, nice circulated Type set. I really like Type sets where the coins all match in grade and appearance. Darn prongs though

    Mr_Spud

  • P0CKETCHANGE
    P0CKETCHANGE Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    REMARKABLE consistency!! The diligence and care you took to select the right coins is evident, and this set is more of an accomplishment than haphazardly assembled sets of much higher grades. And I'm a big fan of your CC 20c:


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  • SurfinxHI
    SurfinxHI Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like it all!

    Dead people tell interesting tales.
  • Flatwoods
    Flatwoods Posts: 4,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @SurfinxHI said:
    I like it all!

    You played a part in it and it's much appreciated!

  • SurfinxHI
    SurfinxHI Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Flatwoods said:

    @SurfinxHI said:
    I like it all!

    You played a part in it and it's much appreciated!

    I thought I recognized smoething! :)

    Dead people tell interesting tales.
  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice set. Well done.

  • shortnock
    shortnock Posts: 522 ✭✭✭✭
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    Impressive!

  • sparky64
    sparky64 Posts: 7,063 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very well done @Flatwoods .
    That is some grass roots type collecting right there.

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  • Meltdown
    Meltdown Posts: 9,283 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well hell. That's a great looking type set. I assume they are in a Dansco?

  • Flatwoods
    Flatwoods Posts: 4,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Meltdown said:
    Well hell. That's a great looking type set. I assume they are in a Dansco?

    No. Some slabbed, some in 2 x 2 's, some in self slabs. A couple I keep in my change jar for safe keeping. :)

  • Cameonut
    Cameonut Posts: 7,435 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great set. Love the Mercury dime.

    “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

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  • OAKSTAR
    OAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That was not easy! I can really see the effort you put into that set. That took time and a lot of thought. OUTSTANDING!

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • Silvano
    Silvano Posts: 48 ✭✭
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    U have a good eye. Not a single coin that doesn't have the look

  • divecchia
    divecchia Posts: 6,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That is a very well matched set!!! You have done well picking up consistent pieces that match the rest of the set.

    Congrats on a very nice type set.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

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  • KiwiNumi
    KiwiNumi Posts: 210 ✭✭✭
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    Great looking set. I must say it's weird to see some of the coins in circulated condition. You did a great job matching the look and grade on each coin.

  • renomedphys
    renomedphys Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 13, 2025 6:29PM
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    Incredible, well-matched set. Is this a 7070? If so will there be a Classic cent?

  • calgolddiver
    calgolddiver Posts: 1,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    really nice well matched set. congratulations !!!

    Top 15 Type Set 1792 to present

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  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    THAT was a JOY to scroll through. Well done!

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  • Flatwoods
    Flatwoods Posts: 4,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 14, 2025 7:09AM
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    @renomedphys said:
    Incredible, well-matched set. Is this a 7070? If so will there be a Classic cent?

    I sort of just include coins that I want. More comprehensive than a 7070.
    I have been looking for the right classic cent for years. Just haven't run across it.
    Came close a few times but always found something I didnt like.
    As you know, it will be the priciest coin there so I want THE one.

  • Shurke
    Shurke Posts: 782 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice selections!

  • Project Numismatics
    Project Numismatics Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Fantastic collection and post! Beautifully done!

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