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Not in my view. Many collectors have fun defining their own versions of what constitutes a type set - so you can choose whatever appeals to you.
There are of course commercial albums for 'standard' type sets such as the Dansco 7070 - but that does not mean the coins included in them are in any a more 'official' type set than any other.
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Not in my view. Many collectors have fun defining their own versions of what constitutes a type set - so you can choose whatever appeals to you.  I have a 7070. I filled all the holes (no gold). But I could just as easily have gone a different route. |
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I agree that a type set is what you make of it. Of the coins you listed, the 1909 VDB is almost universally considered a separate type, as are the Westward Journey nickels. Regarding the latter, most collectors would say you need just 1 of the 4 to satisfy that type, similar to State Quarters and other multi-year series. |
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For a general US type set of what is reasonably affordable and available,
the Dansco 7070 is the best we have at this point in time.
It is certainly not a perfect, comprehensive set representation, but good luck convincing them to give it an update and a new look.
There are other ways to build type sets if you are a bit creative with your hands.
I will not go into detail on that topic here, but perhaps in a future thread.
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Your collection is your collection, you get to decide what is complete or not - don't want the high dollar keys, then no problem. get what satisfies you.
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Quote:I agree that a type set is what you make of it. Of the coins you listed, the 1909 VDB is almost universally considered a separate type, as are the Westward Journey nickels. Regarding the latter, most collectors would say you need just 1 of the 4 to satisfy that type, similar to State Quarters and other multi-year series. I personally would not consider the VDB cent to be a separate type, but it's counted more often than not, and the 7070 includes it. AFAIK the Westward Journey nickels are too late for the 7070, but if it was updated to include them, it would probably just have the one hole? Logically they're four types, but that logically implies that the State Quarters are 50 types, which is mildly absurd. There are several types that aren't in the 7070 [even within its time range], perhaps most notably the beautiful Arrows & Rays halves and quarters from 1853. Their coverage is much better [though still not 100% complete] for the 20th century, though. |
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Personal opinion: Wheat cent and Peace dollar: no, those I would classify as "varieties" rather than "types". Nickels: yes, I would classify those as different types. Quote:Logically they're four types, but that logically implies that the State Quarters are 50 types, which is mildly absurd. Why is that absurd? I have no problem whatsoever with the concept that the United States has issued hundreds of different types of quarters since 1997. I might not agree with the policies which saw all these different coin types being issued, but I cannot deny the fact that they were all issued. As a non-American collector of foreign coins by KM number, my "US type set" would of necessity require one of each KM number. And every different quarter design since 1997 has been assigned its own KM number, following Krause's own rules about what constitutes a "type". As others have stated, it's a personal choice how one classifies the "types" if one is a "type set collector". My interpretation is not "right" or "wrong", it is just my interpretation. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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I would say no. The type set, as I see it, should include coinage designs intended for circulation only and not as a commemoration. If that door were opened with including the 204-05 nickels, then why not the quarters after 1998? Or the numerous die modifications such as the 1901 and 1902 high leaf/low leaf Liberty nickel? ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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Most companies seem to add the 09 VDB into their type sets. Not sure why, as it's not significant in my book. Personally, I would build my own type set. I had considered doing this, but not entirely sure how I want to organize it as I'm not really personally a fan of 2x2's. That said, I think if I did a type set, I'd include one Wheat cent, and of the steel wheat cents. Outside of that, I'd probably include the standard Memorial cent, the 2009 coins, and then a shield cent. But, that's all for you to decide! |
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The 1921 high relief Peace dollar is a beautiful coin that looks better than later date low relief issues. I have both, but you would probably need XF or better grade to appreciate the difference. The 1921 is a high demand type set issue and doesn't come cheap. |
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