US Type Set - My Goal

When I decided to start a US Type Set I had to decide what my definition would be, i.e., what coins would be included.

First, what would be the time span.
I decided 1793 through 1964.
I was not interested in coins struck after the US stopped making silver business strikes.
So I didn't include 40% Kennedys.

Then I looked at what various places defined as a Type Set.
I stuck with the easy ones to find:
-- Dansco 7070
-- PCGS Registry Type Set
-- NGC Registry Type Set
The one that appeared to be most complete was the NGC Registry Type Set.
Why did I decide that?
There were more coins included than the other two.

Then by looking through the Red Book I decided the NGC Registry Type Set wasn't complete so I have added one more coin to it.

Here's what I finally came up with.
(Hope this works; I've never posted a .txt before):
http://www.dcderoo.com/Typeset2018.txt

Anyway, that's my definition of a US Type Set.

 

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I favor the NGC type set for the same reason: more coins to chase.

 

I fixed the link.
The space in the filename was the problem.
Works now (at least it did for me.)

 

It works! Thanks, this looks like a good new project....for me!

 

Looks like a fun set to assemble!

 

Link worked. I'll be interested in going through it to better refine my definition of type set.

Why is there an "x" in front of some of the coins?

 

You decided no commemorative coins?

 

Sounds like a fun set. Enjoy putting it together.

 

A type set is whatever you want it to be. Some of those coins on your list cost quite a bit of do-re-mi, but if you have the means, why not? That said, your list looks very complete and is far more ambitious than I would take on (at least at first). I'm content with a single Seated Liberty Dime, no matter the variation, for instance. But that's me for now. If an when I ever complete my considerably watered down type set, I may decide to expand.

Anyway, thanks for positing your list! It gives us all something to aspire to.

 

Good luck! Bet you’ll have fun.

 

Good luck and have fun! I finished the NGC type set a few years ago.

 

Those are the ones I'm missing.

Early Commemoratives are another one of my sets.

 

x 1c LINCOLN (1959-64)

Way to save a tough one to the end! lol

 

I had one but can't remember what I did with it.
All I want is a common date (well, I guess they all are) in MS-66 RD.

 

I am not familiar with that Type Set.
Which coin did you add?

 

I went with the Red Book for this issue.
This is what NGC had in their type set:
1c CORONET (1816-39)
1c BRAIDED HAIR (1839-57)

Here's what the Red Book has them listed as:
The whole group (1816-57) is called Liberty Head.
The sub-groups are:
1c MATRON HEAD (1816-35)
1c MATRON HEAD MODIFIED (1836-39) (also called the "Young Head")
1c BRAIDED HAIR (1839-57)
So the design change that I added to my type set is the middle group, the "Young Head".

 

Ok. Thanks!
When I win Lotto, I will do a very complete Type Set.
Including an 1804 dollar. 1943 copper Lincoln, 1964 Peace dollar, aluminum Lincoln, 1913 Victory nickle and the ever elusive $3 bill.

 

Type collectors are generally happy with two pieces.

The "Matron Head" (1816 to 1839) This 1820 large cent is from the Randal Hoard and is a "common piece," but the grade is super. PCGS only called it an MS-65 R&B. It's actually better.



The other major type is the Braided Hair. (1840 to 1857)



There are more minor types in the late 1930s, which was a trasition period. I only have one of them. This 1837 does not look like a "Matron Head" although it falls in that era.

 

The NGC type set also has three SLQ's whereas most only have two.
After the Variety 1 (no stars below the eagle) they differentiate between the Variety 2 (Pedestal Date, 1917-1925) and the Variety 2 (Recessed Date, 1925-1930).

It boils down to how particular you want to be.
Like we generally say, each person gets to make their own definition of a type set.

 

Here’s my favorite page from my 7070, which isn’t complete, and is an ongoing project