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Getting Serious About Type Collecting...

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I am going to get serious about my Type collection. I would like some feedback on how "serious" I want to be. I am leaning towards Major Types. Example; Washington quarters: {I would select three} 1932-1964 {silver}, 1965-1998 {clad}, 1976 {bicentennial}, and I would not bother with the State Quarters (no offense).

This way I could focus on Quality versus Quantity, and get the best that I could afford. Before hand I would acquire what I could, when I could (I have a few nice examples of most post 1900 issues that I could use for bartering to acquire "nicer" examples).

How do you collect "Types"?

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I started with a "custom" type collection that I came up with on my own. I was keeping each individual coin in an Airtite holder but it quickly became a hodge-podge and was difficult to look at or to share with others. So I pretty quickly switched to a Dansco 7070 album. It is not perfect - some types are missing and some are probably over-represented, but it makes a really nice presentation.

Type collecting is great because you get to learn something about all of the different types of coins.


Ken
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I buy high end raw and slabbed coins for my type collection off ebay, if I like them. I also buy coins I just think are good deals, so occasionally I get one that's really nice for my type by accident.
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I have a limited budget, so I decided to do type collecting.. F/VF minimum grade to enjoy all the details and design elements of US coins...happy collecting!



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7070 Looks like my line-up. Thanks for the input!

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The Dansco 7070 is great. I use it for my type set, but have customized a bit to accomodate my collecting habits(I'll post a pic later). I started with VF or better for each type, but now I'm looking at having the majority of the coins AU or better, preferrably with attractive toning. Downside is that it is more expensive, but it is just so incredibly awesome to view a page full of classic coins side by side performing a cartwheel light show! I'll settle for XF on some of the really expensive types such as Seated dollars and early copper.
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