19th Century Type Set Holder

I am finally tackling my most challenging (and perhaps most expensive) numismatic goal to date and that is the 19th century type set. While I'm not after gold, I am including the Bust dollar, which is something even the Dansco 7070 doesn't include.

And, upon note of the Dansco 7070 album, I am brought to my question: does anybody know of a coin holder or album which houses a 19th century set and includes the Draped Bust dollar?

I know Capital offers a 19th and 20th century type set holder (which accommodates the Bust dollar), but I am not interested in combining the two centuries together. Capital also has the 19th century set holder but leaves out the Bust dollar as well as the Draped Bust large cent.

I can't seem to find a suitable 19th century set holder and am not sure if I should delve into the area of requesting a custom-made holder to house this coin collection.

Any ideas would certainly be appreciated!

 

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At the PCGS forum, tmot99 makes custom holders.
http://forums.collectors.com/messag...655890&highlight_key=y&keyword1=custom holder

 

First, what grades are you considering?
Or a slightly different question.
What is the minimum grade that you would find acceptable?

If the prices of the coins you are considering exceed a certain "comfort level" think about getting ONLY slabbed coins.
You also have to decide your own definition of "comfort level".

No matter what, sit down with your preferred pricing guide and answer the above question first, i.e., plan ahead.

When I exceed my personal comfort level I require that the coins be slabbed.
And I keep them in the slab.
That means the type of album you are considering wouldn't work.
IF you go that way something like an Eagle Certified Coin Album would be required.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Because of my budget, this will have to be a lower grade circulated set, especially for the oldest issues (such as the Bust issues). However, I do insist on problem-free pieces, and have already acquired slabbed examples of the dollars to get the most expensive issues out of the way.

However, as far as keeping mine in their slabs or not, I'm completely open to crack-outs, but will retain all certificates.

 

IMO once you crack them out the grade labels are essentially worthless except for your own personal reference.

 

Thanks, Kanga -- I know. I only crack out if I have absolutely no plans on selling the coins.

 

I never buy slabbed coins. I like the feel too much.

 

I can understand your position, but with the coins I buy I don't WANT to feel them.
That could cost me money.
Even when I scan my raw Jefferson set I put cotton gloves on.
Not much value there but I still want to keep them in the best condition I can.