Looking for some diversity. Need some recommendations.

[BLive1972]

Since there 's so much diversity in collections here; I thought it would be a great place to ask you all your opinion on diversifying a collection. I'm going to continue on my path to completing a Franklin and Morgan set which will probably take me years, but I'd like to be able to make a few purchases in between and there's so much out there to chose from.

 

I don't have a huge budget, and I'm still learning, so I probably want to stay away from coins that are starting off at $500+ even in low grades, but I also want earlier dates. Can any of you recommend some coin types that I might be interested in and reasonable in most grades?

 

Thanks!!

[Dwaine]

why not work on a type set

[BLive1972]

Thanks Dwaine. I don't know too much about type sets. Is that basically 1 date with all different variations? After a quick google, that's how I'm seeing it. Correct me if I've mis-interpreted.

 

Doesn't sound like a bad idea. Where would you even start with that one? Just pick a coin with several variations?

[jerseycat10]

A type set is a set with one Morgan, one WLH, one Peace, one SLH.... etc.

 

A really effective way of educating yourself in multiple series.

[BLive1972]

Ok, I think I got it now and that sounds like a cool idea and definitely something I'd be interested in doing.

 

Thanks for the suggestion!

[Dwaine]

Well you can do it several ways but generally as stated above it is one of every type of coin. You can limit it to centuries or all coins.

 

I am working on one looking at VF graded coins that are toned.

[JIM F.]

Try a 7070 Type set. You can add type coins at your own pace.

[BLive1972]

Try a 7070 Type set. You can add type coins at your own pace.

 

Had to google this one too Thanks Jim. Also a good idea.

[mkman123]

do a slabbed type set and get both ngc and pcgs......thats diversity right there

[Brol]

do a slabbed type set and get both ngc and pcgs......thats diversity right there

 

+1 and slow down with your purchases until you gain some knowledge.

[BLive1972]

do a slabbed type set and get both ngc and pcgs......thats diversity right there

 

+1 and slow down with your purchases until you gain some knowledge.

 

Gaining more every day thanks to this place! Just sticking to what I like, already graded and definitely a budget because it's too easy to pull the trigger.

 

Thanks guys. Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

[JIM F.]

Opinions differ, but I would avoid modern coins and go more for the classics.

 

[AnkurJ]

Dansco 7070 is a lot of fun!

If you want to stick to a series, do capped bust halves. Many PQ mid grade examples are very affordable.

Ankur

[Mozin]

I agree with both of the last posters.

[BLive1972]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your ideas!

[physics-fan3.14]

Dansco 7070 is a lot of fun!

If you want to stick to a series, do capped bust halves. Many PQ mid grade examples are very affordable.

Ankur

 

This is exactly what I was going to say.

 

I would recommend you stick to lower priced, slabbed coins for now, until you build your knowledge and experience, but your enthusiasm and passion are fantastic!

[TonerGuy]

Another vote for a Dansco 7070 Type Set... try to do VF35 to XF45 in the older coins with nice original surfaces... buy PCGS/NGC graded and crack them out. But make sure to keep the labels and glue-stick them to the back cover of the album just in case...

[JIM F.]

Another vote for a Dansco 7070 Type Set... try to do VF35 to XF45 in the older coins with nice original surfaces... buy PCGS/NGC graded and crack them out. But make sure to keep the labels and glue-stick them to the back cover of the album just in case...

 

I would also include ANACS and IGC if you are going to crack them out.

[JIM F.]

If you put together a 7070, when done it should look something like this.