Type Set Collections
In coin collecting, a type set is a curated collection that includes one example of each major design or ‘type coin’ rather than collecting every date and mint mark. It’s a fun and rewarding way to explore the history of U.S. coinage without the overwhelming challenge (and cost) of completing full series. Numismatic collectors build type sets to appreciate the evolution of designs, metal compositions, and minting technology. It’s like watching U.S. history unfold through the changes in our coinage.
Most Popular Type Sets
Join thousands of others building these well-known sets.
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This collection checklist includes US issued coinage with a less-common denomination / face value than we are used to today.
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This collection checklist includes the circulation (business strike) designs for coins that never gained popularity amongst US citizens, and were quickly cycled out of production.
Era Type Sets
Examples of each U.S. coin design for all denominations issued during a chosen century.
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This collection checklist includes the circulation (business strike) designs for all denominations of coinage produced in the United States between the years of 1793 and 1799 (excluding US gold coinage).
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This collection checklist includes the circulation (business strike) designs for all denominations of coinage produced in the United States between the years of 1800 and 1899 (excluding US gold coinage).
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This collection checklist includes the circulation (business strike) designs for all denominations of coinage produced in the United States between the years of 1900 and 1999 (excluding US gold coinage).
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This collection checklist includes the circulation (business strike) designs for all denominations of coinage produced in the United States from the year of 2000 through the current day.
By Denomination
Examples of each U.S. coin design minted for the chosen face value denomination.
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This collection checklist includes an example of each one-cent (1C) coin design minted throughout the history of the United States.
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This collection checklist includes an example of each nickel (5C) coin design minted throughout the history of the United States.
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This collection checklist includes an example of each dime (10C) coin design minted throughout the history of the United States.
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This collection checklist includes an example of each quarter (25C) coin design minted throughout the history of the United States.
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This collection checklist includes an example of each half dollar (50C) coin design minted throughout the history of the United States.
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This collection checklist includes an example of each dollar ($1) coin design minted throughout the history of the United States.
Special Strikes
Special variants made for otherwise common coinage.
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This collection checklist contains all dates & mint marks that can be found on the circulation strike Jefferson ‘War’ Nickels minted in the United States from 1942 to 1945. This is a very popular series and the only US ‘nickel’ made with a 35% silver alloy.
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This collection checklist contains all US 25C Washington ATB quarters struck at the WestPoint Mint - featuring the famous 'W' mint mark.
Building a type set encourages learning about rare transitions, short-lived issues, and design changes you might otherwise overlook. It’s also a more approachable goal for new collectors who want variety without needing to chase dozens of mint mark / date combinations.
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