Type Coin Challenge 0

[LINCOLNMAN]

I've been collecting type coins off and on for a very long time. Lacking imagination, hadn't until recently challenged myself, adding to the fun, by combining type with other sets of interest. I recently completed a 1912 birth year set to honor my father, including gold. In so doing I collected a Liberty nickel, all the Barbers and four 20th century gold types. I assembled an 1859 proof set (no gold, no 3c), which included an IHC (one year type), stars obverse 5c and 10c, and no motto 25c, 50c and $1.00. Did my own birth year, 1945, to add a nicer Merc and Walker. Did a 1939 proof set to commemorate my parents marriage year. If I had thought of it earlier there are other proof and birth (or other) year sets that would have looked neat together, but I already had many of the types covered and not needing upgrades. I'm probably going to hear that this is old hat, but the approach is new to me and may be to others. Now, to find out when my great-great grandmother was born...I need to upgrade some of my early type. 

Edited August 22, 2019 by LINCOLNMAN

[Just Bob]

Got pictures? 

[LINCOLNMAN]

Not my long suit but I'll give it a shot. Out of town until next week. These sets present very well, not like the old days but better than sticking them in a box in one's SDB.

21 hours ago, Just Bob said:

Got pictures? 

 

[thebeav]

Nice way to keep having fun in the hobby !

[numisport]

Don't forget a 50 or 51 proof set with a Franklin half

[Coinbuf]

Nice concept, keep on enjoying. 

[LINCOLNMAN]

On 8/22/2019 at 7:26 PM, LINCOLNMAN said:

Not my long suit but I'll give it a shot. Out of town until next week. These sets present very well, not like the old days but better than sticking them in a box in one's SDB.

 

Sorry about the quality and any other lameness. 1859 proof set, 1912 and 1918 birth sets (parents)
. 

[Just Bob]

Those look like some really nice sets.

[LINCOLNMAN]

52 minutes ago, Just Bob said:

Those look like some really nice sets.

Thank you, lots of fun putting together. Labels are a hopeful addition - hope the kids or grandkids at least take a look. Maybe I'll do a display one day. Have a bunch of type sets assembled, but these are the only year sets other than the younger folks' birth years. Wish I had thought of the year /type concept sooner, but $$. 

[Coinbuf]

Very nice looking sets, this is my mom's birth year set from 1940, very much along the same concept as you are doing.

 

[LINCOLNMAN]

29 minutes ago, Coinbuf said:

Very nice looking sets, this is my mom's birth year set from 1940, very much along the same concept as you are doing.

 

Very nice. I like the idea of doing MMs as well as dates. Oh shoot, now you've got me thinking of doing that for my wife and me - 1945 and 1947, so not tough. I did all S mints since we were both born there. Love the boxes. 

[Just Bob]

Lincolnman, if you ever image those coins individually, please post them. I would love to see close-ups of those 1859 proof coins. (and the others, as well)

 

[Jade Collection]

very cool sets, love it!

[LINCOLNMAN]

3 hours ago, Just Bob said:

Lincolnman, if you ever image those coins individually, please post them. I would love to see close-ups of those 1859 proof coins. (and the others, as well)

 

Here are two that have True Views: 1859 10c and 1859 $1.00. Interestingly, IMO both look better in hand, but proofs are tough to capture. 

[LINCOLNMAN]

P.S. the 10c was graded PF64cam, the $1.00PF64. 

[LINCOLNMAN]

PPS, forgot that the 1c has a TV as well. Also PF64, from the Rich Uhrich collection of toned IHC's. The TV for this one is flattering.  

[Just Bob]

Impressive looking coins 

[LINCOLNMAN]

10 hours ago, Just Bob said:

Impressive looking coins 

Merci. 

[Perros]

On 8/22/2019 at 6:21 AM, LINCOLNMAN said:

I've been collecting type coins off and on for a very long time. Lacking imagination, hadn't until recently challenged myself, adding to the fun, by combining type with other sets of interest. I recently completed a 1912 birth year set to honor my father, including gold. In so doing I collected a Liberty nickel, all the Barbers and four 20th century gold types. I assembled an 1859 proof set (no gold, no 3c), which included an IHC (one year type), stars obverse 5c and 10c, and no motto 25c, 50c and $1.00. Did my own birth year, 1945, to add a nicer Merc and Walker. Did a 1939 proof set to commemorate my parents marriage year. If I had thought of it earlier there are other proof and birth (or other) year sets that would have looked neat together, but I already had many of the types covered and not needing upgrades. I'm probably going to hear that this is old hat, but the approach is new to me and may be to others. Now, to find out when my great-great grandmother was born...I need to upgrade some of my early type. 

Got pictures?