What does it mean to have a type set? I see it here quite a bit and couldn't locate a definition on the net. Sorry if it seems a silly question. Ice
There are many different kinds of type sets. I use the Dansco album number 7070 as the framework for my type set. This might be helpful reading. http://typesets.wikidot.com/20th-century http://coincollector.org/coincollecting20cent.html http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/06/20th_century_coin_sets.php http://www.coinresource.com/articles/build_type_set.htm
A type set varies on the type of coin and or all coins. One could acquire a 20th century type set or one that only focuses only on cents. For an example a type set for pennies could include every different Large cent type and small cent type. One could go for just large cents or all and include half cents. The choice is yours. This could be one for US cents. One coin of each would be in the Type Set. Flowing Hair Large Cent (1793-1796) Draped Bust Cent (1796-1807) Classic Head Cent (1808-1814) Coronet Head Cent (1816-1839) Braided Hair Cent (1839-1857) Flying Eagle Cent (1856-1858) Indian Cent (1859-1909) Lincoln Cent (1909 to Date) Harry
So it is basicly one each different coin like cents, nickles, dimes or quarters. It could be also one of each type of coin from say the 1900 to present. So you could start cheap like coins from circulation and what you can find at coin shops them move up over time. Thanks for the help. Tim
A type set is a group of coins of each design and major variety. You use one coin to represent all the others like it. A good example would be Lincoln cents. For me there are 3 type coins for the Lincoln cents. 1. Wheat back 2. 1943 steel cent 3. Memorial back Some people will split the Memorial cents into two: bronze and clad. Since there is no visual difference on the front or back I make no such differentiation. But that's me. And that's one thing good about a type set. You get to set your own rules. Another good thing is you don't have to worry about coins like the 1909-SVDB, or 1914-D, etc. Of course this will all change this year with 4 new Lincoln cents.
Here is an example of a type set as defined in the NGC registry. This is my 20th Century Series Type Set Proofs & Non Proofs No Gold. ">
Hi Ice! It's not a silly question at all. We all have to learn somehow! As for what a typeset is -- well the answer to that really depends on who you ask. Most will agree a type set is a collection with one example of each of the different types of coins (for instance a Roosevelt Dime is a "type", and a typeset would have a single example, or multiple examples -- and that's the rub). So, in reality there are all kind of type sets.... Some people collect by "Redbook" types. Some use the registry at NGC and PCGS to define a typeset (they have many different kinds). Some use an album (like Dansco 7070 or Library of Coins or Wayte Raymond) to define a typeset. Some people only collect basic types -- for instance one large cent instead of six or more. Some people collect modern types -- for instance twentieth century type. Some people collect denomination types -- for instance all the different dime types. So really, it means different things to different people -- and you're free to make up your own type of typeset too! Have fun...Mike
