If a set of frankies consist of 35 coins, can you have some of them Proofs and some of them MS's and AU's in order to call it a "set" for instance: I have all my frankies at MS-60 or better, except two which are PF-65+. So, say if I hade 33 MS-60 or better and those two proofs, could I still call them a set? stainless
You can mix and match any grades you want for your set. A set doesnt have to be all AU or BU or XF. Some collectors like to keep all of their coins consistent with each other just to make the set more attractive. You can buy the ones you can afford in higher grades and the ones that are more expensive you can buy in lower grades until you can afford to upgrade them.
YOU are collecting the SET. It is YOUR set to meet YOUR requirements. If that is YOUR definition of a set and it makes YOU happy, then yes. If YOU don't like it, then no.
A set's a set! Grade doesn't make a set. Only dates; dates and types. dates and varieties or dates, types and varieties. I agree with everyopne else, "It's your decision on grade." Many a set consists of various grades AND many a collector improves the grades of the coins in his/her set as money permits. Clinker
stainless, you can define your set however you want. However, I believe that most would consider proof coins to be in a different set or series than coins meant for circulation. But to each his own. Heck, I have all kinds of "sets" that I've defined myself...so rock on!
