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jbuck Moderator United States 188560 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 3:55 pm Quote: How about a separate "fine" album, "very fine" album, and "extra fine album"? I'm afraid that will result in too much month left at the end of the monthly numismatic budget, eh? Shoot for Fine to Extra Fine and you will do fine. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 4:50 pm What I did with my set was to do somewhat of a historical progression, with the oldest coins in lower grades progressing to mid grade to high grade as I got to the more modern coins. I would have liked to do an XF-AU set but there was no way I was going to be able to afford that. But why limit yourself to they lowest grade in the set. So I tended to buy the best grade I could afford but with an eye to consistency where possible. So Large Cents maybe I would do from G/VG up to VF for later years while Small Cents start at VF and progress up to MS. Nickels start at VF and go to MS when I get to the Buffalos and Jeffersons. I was able to minimize slab cracking using this approach. I think it comes off looking pretty good overall - old coins look old like you'd expect, new coins look new. Ultimately it is your set so anything goes within your budget. My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188560 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 4:58 pm Quote: I think it comes off looking pretty good overall - old coins look old like you'd expect, new coins look new. I agree, it looks good. If no one believes me, check out the link in KenKat's signature. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 5:01 pm I've stopped looking a KenKats type set. Every time I do I'm temporarily blinded and feel like a sinner Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188560 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 5:07 pm Then ye must repent and buy more coins for thy type set! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
johntookit Pillar of the Community United States 589 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 5:38 pm Quote: I agree, it looks good. If no one believes me, check out the link in KenKat's signature. It shows time and effort on a modest budget with stunning results. Report this Post to the Staff
Garoyn Pillar of the Community United States 513 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 5:41 pm Quote: I think it comes off looking pretty good overall - old coins look old like you'd expect, new coins look new. I like that approach (and so does my wallet {grin}) Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5855 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 5:46 pm Love your 7070 album, KenKat! Interestingly enough, you and I have the exact same commemoratives (halves and dollar). Great minds think alike, eh? I don't suppose you are also from Massachusetts by any chance? Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 7:53 pm Gosh, thanks everyone - wasn't expecting that! I always enjoy looking at all the different ways to do a type set. Lots of good looking sets here - makes me want to keep upgrading! Barry, I am from Ohio - the Northwest Territory or The Wilderness depending on your timeframe in old Massachusetts. I picked my Commens based on liking the designs and wanting them to show important points in U.S. history, so I went with discovery (Columbus), settlement (Pilgrim), Revolution (Lexington), and westward expansion (Oregon). My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Edited by KenKat 09/09/2015 7:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 8:15 pm Quote: Then ye must repent and buy more coins for thy type set! Hmmm. Be Saved buy buying. I like it!.. I do have to get around to the gold page while the gettin's good. Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 8:48 pm I thought that the Classic Head Large Cent was the hardest, since most were struck on inferrior planchets shipped over from England in barrels that were in the flooded cargo hold of the ships that sailed across. Here is my PCGS Basic U.S. Coin Design Set No Gold (1792-present) Virtual Album which has the bigger majority of my 7070 coins in it; http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/Alb...setid=109633 Edited by oih82w8 09/09/2015 8:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Garoyn Pillar of the Community United States 513 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 9:10 pm very nice viewing, thanks. Good motivation as I start down the type path. Report this Post to the Staff
Joe2007 Pillar of the Community United States 3843 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 9:16 pm Quote: 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). Currently I'm working on a type set similar to a Dansco 7070 although I'm not to keen on cracking my higher grade coins out of their holders. So far I'm focusing on grades between VF and MS,trying to purchase the best coin that I can afford for the slot. For me that means VF Large Cents, AU Seated dollars, XF/AU Capped Bust & Seated coins, and MS 20th century coins. Quote: I would have liked to do an XF-AU set but there was no way I was going to be able to afford that. But why limit yourself to they lowest grade in the set. So I tended to buy the best grade I could afford but with an eye to consistency where possible. So Large Cents maybe I would do from G/VG up to VF for later years while Small Cents start at VF and progress up to MS. Nickels start at VF and go to MS when I get to the Buffalos and Jeffersons. I was able to minimize slab cracking using this approach. Sounds like a well reasoned approach KenKat. Looks like it worked out well too. Congrats on your set! Edited by Joe2007 09/09/2015 9:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Joe2007 Pillar of the Community United States 3843 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 9:28 pm Quote: 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? A few years ago I collected quantity over quality and tried to fill as many holes as possible knowing that I would upgrade the coin down the road. Now I try to only purchase coins for my type set that I know I'll be happy with in the long run and that means more glaring holes in the short term. Report this Post to the Staff
batboy Pillar of the Community United States 650 Posts	Posted 09/09/2015 9:31 pm Holes still needing to be filled in my 7070 are: Draped Bust Half Cent and large cent, Liberty Cap Half Dime, Turban Head half dollar, the two Liberty Seated dollars, and a couple commemoratives. Dang those Liberty Seated silver dollars are pricey. As was already mentioned by others, I usually get lower grade older coins and try for nicer grade newer ones. Report this Post to the Staff
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