What Makes An Interesting Coin Collection?

To a non-collector, a bunch of different coins, like a type set, is much more impressive than say 150 different Lincolns that look the same except for the dates.

I would have to agree with biggfredd Type sets are quite Impressive. Especially if they go way back But I think even a type set from 1850 to present in F or better condition would be an accomplishment.

I would say focus on a certain period of time - early 19th/Later 18th century at higher grades. I am actually trimming my quantity to refocus the collection. There are fewer, finite number, of nice pieces, and it is fulfilling to build a higher end collection over time.

It really depends on who you are planning on showing them to. For example if some are coin colletors, they would probably be interested in how many or how far you've gone in completing a set or album. To non collectors of coins, even a type set wouldn't mean much but would at least be interesting. Although so many non coin collectors are aware of the State Quarters and a completed or almost completed set of those would be impressive as well as many of the Presidential dollars. Even non coin people have hear of seen those in adds everywhere. A Dansco or Whitman Album would also look much better than those silly folders for any coins.
Of course another thing is where you live in a way. In a high crime area you may not want to advertise a coin collection at all. So far I've known 3 that did and ended up being robbed. One was in a hospital for weeks due to the robbers just didn't believe he didn't have a fortune in coins somewhere. Remember that when people retell anything they add on something to make it interesting. A coin collection worth $10 becomes $100, then $1,000 and eventually you have millions in coins and right there at home.
OH and by the way, WELCOME TO THE FORUM.

Two words -- Roman coins!

People are amazed at the most common $5 coin of the 4th century, simply because it is 1600 years old, not to mention the $1000 coins of Julius Caesar!

Like Everyone said type sets most impressive to others. But nothing more satisfying than finding the last coin in a set and completing a folder.

Diversity for the non collector is probably much more intesting .

coins which are not ever seen in circulation anymore and coins that were minted to never be in circulation always hold the interest of the new collector and non collector


Many of the world coins have a beauty beyond that of US coinage and also draw attention when displayed .

Example ! you say ? well check this Mexican copper !

Sorry,

Had to match it.