I have a complete set from 1793 to the mid 1980s. I'm getting "collector" and "money down the drain" fatigue from all the stuff the mint is putting out these days.
Here's a Draped Bust Large Cent, an 1802 in PCGS MS-63, Brown CAC. I wish all of my type coins were this good. It's a very common date in uncommon condition.
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 ... ?
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I have a complete set from 1793 to the mid 1980s. I'm getting "collector" and "money down the drain" fatigue from all the stuff the mint is putting out these days.
Here's a Draped Bust Large Cent, an 1802 in PCGS MS-63, Brown CAC. I wish all of my type coins were this good. It's a very common date in uncommon condition.
PCGS MS65 CAC


Collector of Liberty Seated Half Dimes, including die pairs and die states
Love the 1818 quarter, wtg 👍
Here's an 1832 Capped Bust Half Dime in VF30 LM-10.2. While not a great condition piece it's an R-6 which makes it a little more collectible.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Since it’s also Toner Tuesday, here’s one of the most beautiful types with some excellent toning:
My type is blast white and mint red.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
one of my favorites
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
and this one PCGS 66
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
One more, and a great type coin if you can actually find a good one! The w/ motto Seated Dollar, PF-66 CAC
PCGS PR63CAM
Here’s some of my Type coins



Mr_Spud
- Bob -

MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Type 1
1866 5C RPD & Obv Die Clash FS-306/401 NGC AU58
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
A few random ones-
A day late, but here’s my fave one year type:
F12 Draped Bust 25C
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
@Copperindian, sweet first year Ken! Lotta meat still left on the bone there. Zack.
Thanks Zack - I always wanted one of these; I think it’s one of the great one year types in US Coinage. I picked it up at this year’s FUN show.
Ken
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Does this count?...
Trade Dollars, one of my favorite type coins of all time, and particularly the proofs w cameo contrast. These have gotten very difficult to find.