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A type set is always a worthy goal (and a lot of fun, too). Once I "finished" my type set (It will never truly be finished because I keep upgrading it) I decided to first try putting together a "proof" type set and then focus on getting key dates for specific coins rather than collecting entire sets. So far I have a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent, a 1916-D Winged Liberty ("Mercury") Dime, a 1921 Peace dollar, a 1932-D Washington quarter and a 1972 Eisenhower dollar (Type 2 Reverse). Both of these collections are expensive to acquire and take a lot of care balancing cost and eye appeal, and as a result I now only buy 1 or 2 special coins each year. But is has been very rewarding for me. |
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Quote:Why not try for a complete set of Mercury dimes in all FSB. One set I don't think I'll ever finish is the Seated dimes. A great set to attempt is the Walking Liberty halves in all MS grades. Yeah ,while your at it how about a MS-63 set of Flowing Hair Silver Dollars .  |
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I was thinking of picking up an 1804 silver dollar, 1913 Liberty nickel and maybe a 1933 St Gaudens while I'm at it for my type set too! lol |
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Quote:I was thinking of picking up an 1804 silver dollar, 1913 Liberty nickel and maybe a 1933 St Gaudens while I'm at it Try to save a little money for a Brasher Doubloon and 1894-S Barber dime too. |
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I know we are in the US Classic forum, but I have to mention Eisenhower dollars. Short and relatively easy set.  |
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I am biased. Morgans.  |
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I have a number of Morgans. Several CC Morgans and a 1903-O. :) Need to figure out a strategy to go after type coins. Start with a denomination? Start with a style (e.g. Barber coins)? Start with copper or silver? Gold is out of my price range except the smaller denominations ($1, $2.5, $5). |
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"In all metals"?
Well from a purist standpoint I don't know if the Ancients ever minted Gadolinium coins ... Well that got a chuckle from me at least |
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Quote: was thinking of picking up an 1804 silver dollar, 1913 Liberty nickel and maybe a 1933 St Gaudens while I'm at it for my type set too! lol Nice to meet you Mr. Buffet, what advice do you have today? |
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I would have to agree with just carl when it comes to Walking Liberty Halves
A reasonably large collection of those, blast white, with good mint luster, in MS grades, would look spectacular.
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The best set to start is the one you'll never be able to finish. I have lots of sets like that. And occasionally I start a new one.... for instance, the coins of 1794....this cost me an 1882-cc half eagle in similar condition....  "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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02/25/2019 3:35 pm
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thq, interesting approach. The basics of eye appeal and condition apply regardless of pursuing a date and mint set or a representative type coin. Either approach is going to be a journey. Resisting a purchase just to fill a hole applies either way.
For example, I've seen some really ugly looking 1957 Franklins in MS65. I have resisted as they won't fit in with the rest of the Franklins I have acquired.
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I'll also chime in that ancients and world coins are a great breath of fresh air when one is feeling burnt out on US coins. None of these would even come close to a high grade capped bust silver of just about any type Alexander the Great ($50-100)  Nero ($150)  Trajan ($100)  Hadrian ($50)  With some thrifty spending, you can complete the entire dynasty of Constantine (Him, his father, mother, and stepmother, his wife, his four sons, and three of his five nephews) in high grade (XF/AU equivalent) for $200 or less. Okay, shameless plug over |
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Finn235, you make a good point. It reminded me to see what this seller on ebay is up to: https://www.ebay.com/sch/razorman2/m.htmlI know him through buying old razors. He's written several books about them, but now he seems to be selling more old coins than razors. Based on my dealings with him about razors, I would have no reservations about buying old coins from him. One of his current auctions is for a piece of eight, the old Spanish dollar. |
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