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How many regular issue coins compose an Official US Type set?
BookerTSetsrock
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I ask because I have found several different reasons and logics to that question? What say you knowledgeable folks?
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<< <i>no patterns no proofs....regular strikes as noted how many are a complete set? >>
Look at the PCGS Registry... you can choose circulation with or without gold... major/minor... design/type... etc. There is no one answer.
Edited to add: Some consider the 7070 their Official Type Set... but it contains some proof/duplication.
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As a long time type collector I include the 1792 half disme and the Gobrecht dollar. I exclude the four dollar gold piece or Stella becasue that was strictly a pattern that never saw real circulation.
You might check Dave Bowers' Type coin book that is part of "The Offical Red Book" series. He lists all of the major and minor types, plus the Stella with which I repsectfully disagree.
Complete U.S. Type Set (1792-1964)
Number of Required Coins : 137
This set is for the man or woman who has everything (at least ONE of everything)! When completed, it includes a 1792 half disme, a 1793 Chain cent, a 1793 Wreath cent, a 1796-97 half dollar, some magnificent Flowing Hair and Draped Bust coins, the Liberty Seated series in microcosm, and the spectacular coins of the early 20th century. The entire history of the United States unfolds when this set is completed. In addition, this set has become highly popular with those who have a passion for all U.S. coins but have to keep costs under control. It’s not that completion of the set isn’t a great challenge (both financially and time-wise) but at least the goal is always in sight.
<< <i>how many up to 1964?
98 if you exclude the minor stuff like the variations in the half cent and Large Pole to cap styles. My count of 98 excludes that gold.
For example these two coins are considered to be one type If this had happened in the 20th century they would be two types. Just look at the Type I and Type II Buffalo nickels.
Low Relief Head of 1794
Head of 1795-7
Of course nice examples of these coins cost a bundle and are hard to find so no one really wants have them added to the "official" type set.
<< <i>Let me walk you over to the Registry... >>
llafoe, I don't even what to think about having to get a 1793 Cap cent for my type set. That coin is so hard to find decent, and the prices are outragious when you do find it. Trying to get a 1796 No Stars quarter, which is part of the regular type set is tough enough.
<< <i>Let me walk you over to the Registry...
Complete U.S. Type Set (1792-1964)
Number of Required Coins : 137
This set is for the man or woman who has everything (at least ONE of everything)! When completed, it includes a 1792 half disme, a 1793 Chain cent, a 1793 Wreath cent, a 1796-97 half dollar, some magnificent Flowing Hair and Draped Bust coins, the Liberty Seated series in microcosm, and the spectacular coins of the early 20th century. The entire history of the United States unfolds when this set is completed. In addition, this set has become highly popular with those who have a passion for all U.S. coins but have to keep costs under control. It’s not that completion of the set isn’t a great challenge (both financially and time-wise) but at least the goal is always in sight. >>
That's a cool type set. I need to get busy, I only have 104/137. I may not have enough years left to complete it though, seems to me the 1796/97 half dollar, both stellas, 1808 quarter eagle and a couple other coins are going to require a couple lifetimes for the likes of me to obtain. I guess it's something to aspire to.