Post your type set

I know many of us are working on building a type set. I searched CT and could not find a thread dedicated to just type sets. If you are building one or have one completed, post it here.

I think type sets are a good way to focus on one area of numismatics and collecting. I know for some it can be a mind boggle of "what to collect first?" I had this problem for a long time and ended up with a wide variety of coinage. After doing a lot of research, and worst of all having to sell most of my coin collection last summer, I wanted to start again, but this time have a real focus. At least for me, it helps me from going hog wild when buying a coin.

I have decided to start a "12" Type set. 1812,1912, 2012. Every denomination for these years in the most affordable pricing. As they say, collect what you can afford, or save, save, save. Which is what I did. I had a budget and I stuck to it, and after purchasing these three "12's" I still have some coin money left over which is going right back into my savings coin fund.

I hope you enjoy and happy collecting!

The first in my set is this 1912 NGC AU 55 Barber quarter, followed by an as of now, ungraded 1912 2.50 gold Indian, and lastly the 1912 S 10.00 Gold Indian, graded AU 53 by PCGS

 

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Nice type set Silver.

 

I'm in the process of replacing a sold 'Type Set' ( among other collections unfortunately)...and I just purchased some colonials and early cents...and even a slabbed Trade Dollar. Naturally, I have a few examples of Silver Dollars, but the only gold I have been able to purchase thus far is 'Napoleon'...and US type examples, such as your terrific examples, may take me a while longer...

if my computer cooperates, I'll post a few 'file photos' I have of my recent purchases---others I can't properly photograph with the devices i have...

I'm trying to get one decent (i.e. Fine+) example of each as i can...or at least VG examples with eye appeal...obviously, some i will never be able to afford in any grade, and i may leave that 'hole' blank or fill it with a decent and collectible replica..

Best of luck in your goal...You seem to be doing very well so far!!

 

Those are some great coins. Love it!

 

I am working on the standard 12 piece gold type set. I have started a thread about the set.
Starting a gold type set.
Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by JBOCON, Feb 28, 2014.

I have the 80th ranked PCGS type set, I still have 3 coins to go before I finish the set. Here is what I have so far.

 

While I am going through PCGS I would be curious who has started through a TPG and who has a type set without registering with a TPG.

 

Buy the way OP I like the 12s idea. I noticed one of the coins in my type set will work in yours

 

Those are some beautiful Lincolns. Great sets everyone. The 1912 5.00 Gold Indian is on the list as well. It will be a toss-up between that or a Barber quarter or half proof for that year.

 

Beautiful coins guys!!! And 'WingedLiberty' I love the toned high-grade format you put together..i was thinking of doing something similar...It has fantastic eye appeal and I can't imagine anyone , coin collector or those with little interest, not being able to appreciate the variety and the beauty of those coins.

 

I'm sure that 5.00 gold Indian is a bit pricey in MS 62. I usually go for AU examples. Nice coin nonetheless. Also here are a few more pics I took of the 2 1/2. These came out much better than the ones above. What do you think it would grade if I submitted it?

 

Very hard coin to grade. Most people never guess right with the incuse design. Here are some bad cell phone pictures of mine.

 

Halves are fun. (and have a few extra types that aren't mentions in the albums).

Flowing hair


Draped Bust Small Eagle

Yeah, right!!! LOL

Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle


Capped Bust--Lettered Edge


Capped Bust--Reeded Edge


Seated Liberty Arrows and Rays


Seated Liberty Arrows at Date


Seated Liberty No Motto

 

Seated Liberty Motto

Barber

Walking Liberty Obverse MM

Walking Liberty Reverse MM

Franklin

Kennedy Silver

Kennedy 40%

Kennedy Bicentennial

Kennedy Clad

 

Terrific post....and great halves---I agree the larger size coins are fun and that seems to be a consensus in modern coins as well as ancients...the details are simply much easier for everyone to appreciate...whether it be halves, dollars or sestertius ...

And those early halves are just beautiful!!

 

2013 that's already toning??

 

I've had a cent proof from 2013 that had started to tone. Also the silver quarters from the proof set had started to tone already also.

 

Here's my Type set on the NGC Registry. Click either the Gallery or Slideshow tabs to see pictures of the coins:

http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/SetListing.aspx?PeopleSetID=31610