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Message:: [QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 1628920, member: 112"]Kevin - The standard definition for "type" when talking about coins is - A variation in design, size, or metallic content of a specific coin design. So for example. if you used Lincoln cents the coins minted from 1909 through 1942 would be one type. The 1943 zinc coated steel would be another type. 1944 through 1958 would be the same type as the first group. The Memorial cents would be another type. The 4 different designs minted in 2009 would be 4 different types. And the Shield cent would be yet another type. So that's 8 different types just for Lincoln cents. That is the standard definition. And it applies to all coins. But the point others are making is that you have the choice the make your own type set up to include, or not include, any coins you'd like. There is no rule that says it has to be one way or the other.[/QUOTE]