My Plan Of Attack

After completing an Australian gold type set of sovereigns and half sovereigns (including an Adelaide Pound, 17 coins in all), I decided to expand my numismatic horizons to include the whole of numismatics, from the beginning of coinage in ancient times and including all cultures.

The only condition is that each coin in the collection must have been at least been intended for circulation. I have made minor exception to this rule, to include patterns and major errors.
Such a strategy enbles one to consider bargain buys that others may have missed.

My collection as it stands, is basically a statement of World numismatic history, covering the last 2,600 years.
Colaterally, I have learned a great deal about World history of all cultures.

The 7070 is gonna be tough. I hope you stick with it. I'll never do that album. It's just too much for me. Completing a Morgan set is my limit. The Franklin set is an excellent supplemental set to work on. Good luck!

PS: I usually suggest doing an Eisenhower set as well. It is very doable on any budget. Plus, you get a good mix of breeds: Cu-Ni business strikes and proofs as well as 40% silver business strikes and proofs. It's a very well-rounded set. Just another idea for ya.

I think the Franklins will be a good set to work on as they aren't too expensive. I am sure they will set you back a bit more in the UNC grades of course. Another couple sets where most of the coins can be had fairly inexpensively (in circulated grades) are Mercury dimes and Walking Liberty half dollars, so you might consider those options. However, the key dates in those series though are a bit steep.

I resemble this remark! These are coins I thought I would never own.









I bought this holder yesterday and today I purchased all five of the coins for it. Unreal



And this isn't the end of it. I never, ever, thought I would enjoy searching for and acquiring obsolete Capital Plastics holders as much as I do and then to actually want to fill them. Anyone know where there is a local Coinaholics Anonymous

Mine's been going for 2-3 years now, it's my only album. I'm down to 3 spots- Seated dollar no motto and 2 commem halves. Here's the trick- use cheapo coins and whatever you have laying around.
Here it is: https://goccf.com/t/230885&whichpage=1
It's the longest thread I've ever started.

I'm gaining interest in English Hammered coins, hence my avatar- a silver groat of Edward III (1327-77). I bought one at the PNNA show in similar condition to my avatar picture this year. Mine was struck between 1351 and 1361, right after the Black Death.

Two fewer holes than me.

That is how I started out. I already had a 20th century type set going in 2x2s. When I got the 7070 those holes were instantly filled.

I agree. It's kind of a weird name- it just refers to the fourpence coin.

I have that same green Franklin Littleton album myself. Nothing fancy in the coins AU-BU set. I have 6 more proofs to purchase and it will be done It is a great set to put together! I have enjoyed it.