Type Set Enthusiasts: Hardest Slots To Fill?

I'm not working on a Type set/7070 (7070 is out of my price range alone that I'd be willing to spend on a Dansco, lol), but I would assume Seated dollar.

Coronet Half Cents would probably be hard, too. Lots of them had lower mintages. I don't think 7070's or Type books have a $3 gold slot, but if they do that'd probably be up there. Also Capped Bust quarters, somewhat.

I suppose it depends on what you include in the type set. Some of the early gold and silver types, such as the 1796-1797 half dollar, the small eagle gold $5.00 and $10.00, or the 1796 no stars $2.50 would be expensive slots to fill.

Of course, many of the albums don't have slots for these.

CoinHuntingDrew: Coronet Half Cents are super easy. Low mintage doesn't necessarily translate into rare. Half Cents were hardly ever spent so many were simply pulled from circ a long time ago. A lot are available for reasonable prices in high grades.

The Seated dollars in high grades (Mint State) are probably the hardest to locate, whereas mint state large cents, particularly the draped bust and classic head types will be the most expensive in mint state. That sounds odd, but of the holes remaining in my 7070 they are the two older large cents and a with motto Seated dollar. Capped Bust quarters are also going to be an expensive acquisition, mine is AG details at the moment.

I didn't do a gold page in my 7070, so I can't speak to that.

If you want to open the pocketbook, you can pretty much get anything you want, but in terms of finding nice examples at reasonable prices, coins I found to be the hardest were:

Draped Bust and Classic Head Large Cents - very expensive once you get to VF and up - I ended up getting a great deal on two on the G/VG line with decent eye appeal and just went with them instead of trying to find something higher grade

Twenty Cent Piece - took a lot of searching to find one with a full Liberty and good eye appeal

Capped Bust Half - Reeded Edge - lots of weak strikes on these it seems, so took awhile to find one

Seated dollars - very expensive overall - my No Motto has been lightly cleaned in a past life but has a decent look to it and I got a good deal on the With Motto here on CCF.

I can understand that. I've seen many that seem to be OK when viewed in hand, but as soon as I look at them close up I always find more wear and/or damage than I care for. In fact, the Flying Eagle cent is probably the coin I have swapped out most often in my 7070 album. I paid something like $200-300 for my current one, and I'm still not completely satisfied with it. Is there something about the design that makes them hard to find in good condition, I wonder?

great thread. I am just beginning a type set and it's nice to know what's in store. I was thinking "fine" to start (I am a hole filler) and then upgrade as funds and availability allows. Or should I start with VF/EF/XF and just have more holes longer? Or instead of trying for a common grade, do you just fill holes with "whatever" grade and then upgrade as time goes by?

I like circulated coins, so most of mine are in middle grades. I am sentimental, so upgrading for me is not an option since I get attached to what I put in the hole.

So, if you think upgrading will be fun, then fill as many holes as fast as you can and upgrade later. If not, then use patience and fill the hole with the best you want.

There really is no wrong here, do what makes you happy. If you think upgrading will be fun, remember one cost for that fun is time and money spent on the fillers. If you really enjoy the hunt, then fill each hole only once with the best you can find.

You'll have to be more specific about how you are defining your type set.
The main ones that I'm familiar with are:
-- Dansco 7070
-- NGC Registry Type Set
-- PCGS Registry Type Set
You also have to define your grade range(s).