Hi everyone, I am relatively new to both this forum and coin collecting in general. I just bought my first Dansco book, and it is the US Type set book. I would like to put together a nice little type set, but I have a few questions. When you guys build a type set, do you go for rarer coins, or coins in better condition. For example, in the spot for nickels 1938-date, would you put a good condition low mintage 1939D in it or an AU 1964? Or would you try and find something in between? Basically is rarity or eye appeal more important to most people? I know that this is a subjective question, but I still would like to hear your opinions. Thanks!
My favorite album for sure. Obviously, like you said it is subjective. All I can tell you is what i did. That being, getting the highest possible grade/best eye appealing for each slot. If you decide to put in semi keys and keys for all of the coins, you just sent your pricing up by 100x's. I guess it all boils down to what you can afford and how fast you want to complete it. I personally prefer high grade or nicely toned common dates over keys any day. -greg
Some other viable ways to approach this type set. Mine for example has usually common dates, the pre-1900 stuff is all VF's while the 20th century coins I have are Mint State pieces. Here are some other "themed" type sets I've seen. -Lowball set, all AG and G coins -All holed coins -High Grade Mint State pieces but common dates for all coins -cleaned/polished series -counterstamped series -rare key dates, various grades Or just collect the series in "your way"
Thanks! The more I think about it, the more I feel like eye appeal is what I am most interested in. This type of album is a nice show piece, meaning that it would be interesting even to a non-collector. That being said, it seems like having nice looking coins is the best way to go. I'd still love to hear what other collectors have to say, but I think I'm gonna go with the best eye appeal for my type set.
i was going to say something similar. The type set, to me, is there to show off all the beautiful designs of the coins. If you have key dates that are total slugs, the glory of the design isn't even there to see!
I think it would pay off if you picked the best example you can afford for each hole you fill and take your time. I would think eye appeal is more important than better dates for the type set. Don't buy any coin for it that you aren't 100% happy with because you'll just end up wishing you had shot a little higher later on. If you do get an opportunity to upgrade any, you will most likely do good when selling the old resident. Some series have been stagnant or slow movers in price while others continue to climb in value at a regular pace. I would work on coins that may be more expensive in the future and hold off on the shopping on the easier ones later.
Sounds like a good Idea to me! What kind of stuff would you recommend? There is so much, it's a bit overwhelming! I'd like to complete it section by section. Maybe Half dollars? What do you think? What would your first purchase be?
The worse thing you can do is to buy just any ho hum coin knowing full well it will serve a purpose as a hole filler. By buying the best grade you can for the type, will save you money and time. Patience is the key for this type of set, there's no rush.
When I built my type set I wondered if I should go for rarer in okay condition or the best coins I could afford to put in the book. I decided to go with the best condition coins in my first set. I wanted the book to be a representative selection of the designs of the coins not so much the rarity. I always reached for the best condition coin and if it happens to be rarer that normal I am more than happy to add it to the book, but it'd better be a great, great coin. That being said, they type set is yours to do with as you see fit. If you want to fill it with holed coins, or better date, mm coins, go nuts. It is all up to you.
Here is just an idea. I would maybe start out with searching "draped bust" in eBay with lowest price plus shipping on eBay and see what catches your eye and fits in your budget. Remember what you learned here on counterfiets, cleaned coins, PVC damage etc. Also check out the completed items to see what a coin like the one you are contemplating fetched. Study the coins that show up. Here, I'll make a link for you..... DRAPED BUST You can change the search to seated, walking, franklin .... anything you like. The first coin that caught my eye doing this was this one. Now that's a nice one in my opinion for a crosslet 1804 half cent, isn't it? ebay item 320950292356 currently at $37.00 I estimate it will finally get between $70.00 and $85.00 Completed DRAPED BUST for your convenience. Hope this helps.
