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..for a while. I have a good idea.  I think I'm going to try something new with my collecting approach. I've never been big on completing sets. My plan is to go after years. For example, 1908, 1861, etc. Then complete a type set for that year. It should be fun and challenging. I'm off to a good start having been collecting all these years. Thought I'd share that! |
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That sounds like fun, and a bit of a challenge. Beats my blindfold and dart any day.  |
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Cool and achievable! If you go the Airtites route they even have a nice presentation box. If I get off of my lazy bottom I'll take a photo of my 1929 type set and post what it looks like. Also, my kids have been asking if they can have some of my year sets. I told them that if they wanted a particular year that they'd have to write a 2 page history paper for the year they want  . That was six months ago and they haven't asked since, maybe I was too tough  ? |
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Well, not my best in photography but here's the airtite display I spoke of earlier. It's basically a 6" x 6" paper wrapped box but it displays nicely and since it is square it's really simple to store. It only costs $2.50 per box and you can choose different card combinations based on the type of coins.  |
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Interesting. But when do you stop? What are you using for a date selection? Are you planning on continuing this for all possible years or just certain ones? Wouldn't this eventually mean an accumulation of many holders?
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I like this idea. It's like completing a mini set. Honestly I still don't know if I have my complete birth year set (I know I don't have the proof set). That's the first one I'm going to start with.
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I was thinking about this same thing recently. I recently purchased a 1921 dime and a 1921 half dollar (P-mints). I already have a Morgan dollar, and I could throw in a Peace dollar for a somewhat reasonable price. I have no idea what the pennies/nickels/quarters go for, but it can't be too much! Thundercoin |
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quote just carl: "..But when do you stop? What are you using for a date selection?.." I'm kind of partial to the Civil War years. I like 1900 too. Maybe I'll just roll the calendar back 100 years, work on 1907 this year, 1908 next year. The coinage during the early 20th century is beautiful. Walking Liberty halves, Standing Liberty quarters, Buffalo nickels, Indian Head eagles and fractionals. And of course I can't forget the Morgan and Peace dollars. Ken3567, very nice display. The rings inside the air-tites add a nice touch. I'm guessing we could even use those air-tite albums I've seen and do 1 year per page. Edited by TSmith3510
05/28/2007 8:02 pm
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Agreed, the album would work just as nice. You could even put together album themes like Civil War, WWI, etc.. I think your approach is great and only limited to your creativity.
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Excellent idea, and when you finish with all the birthdays and special occasions like weddings etc. you should have more than enough to keep you collecting for many years to come. You could start with the latest date and work backwards, and give yourself time to save up for those old coins that you will need. I assume that this collection includes commemoratives and special issue coins of that particular year.  Edited by OldDan
05/28/2007 9:08 pm
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That's an interesting way to change it up...
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Pillar of the Community
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I assume that this collection includes commemoratives and special issue coins of that particular year.
That's a good idea too, but that would certainly raise the price of piecing it together. I guess it would depend on the definition of the set. Only circulating coinage, or all coins minted.... Regardless, I like the idea, and I think TS will have quite a few followers in this endeavor, myself probably being one of them. First thing for me would be to secure all of the supplies needed. |
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Can any one recall the fellow who collected 1964 nickels? I remember reading something about it a few years ago. He only collected 1964 and had 10s of thousands of them.
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I started an 1861 type set several months ago...got three coins early and easily, but it's been very slow going ever since. Trying to find halves and dollars is not an easy task, but that makes it more rewarding in the end. I'll try to get the gold issues, as well...but don't expect to finish this type set soon.
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Great idea! My first thought was, "How do you go about picking the years?" to which someone has already responded. My thought would be to go for years of historical significance, like years corresponding with Lincoln's election and then assassination. 1876 has always fascinated me due to the Battle of Little Big Horn, that would be a great year and tied to a history lesson for your young'ens.
How about VE day (Victory in Europe)or the entry into WWI.
You can see my interest in Military dates.
I also thought about a set with all Military motifs, like the commemorative dollars for Korea, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, Ike Military dollar, etc.
I like your idea!
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