complete collection?
i was wondering what are the criteria for a complete collection. lets just say a complete wheat penny collection, you have all the dates and mints 1909 VDB, everything. but what about the wheat proofs are those needed to be considered a complete collection like there is the 1936 wheat cent from the Philadelphia mint there is both an MS and a PF and besides for the type of strike they are the same. i think you know what i am getting at but back to my original question: are proofs needed to complete a collection if that mint came out with a regular strike that year?
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user_2293
Level 2
I have a clad quarter from 1974 the reverse is clad but the obverse is copper ond not clad any thoughts as to value?
Longstrider
Level 6
I feel like most everybody else here. A collection is what you say it is. Try going to NGC and PCGS. They have "Registry Sets", I believe they are called. Sets from members. You are a NGC member because you are in the ANA. Anyway you can see what they think a "set"is. You will see some fantastic coins too. Also don't forget to look at the Low Ball sets. These are old well worn coins. Fun!
SpartaCuse
Level 4
it all comes down to your own personal preference & how far want to take it & how much you can afford to take it
World_Coin_Nut
Level 5
Like the others said, it's an individual choice. Some collectors don't consider it complete without having all of the varieties, others are happy with one from each year. That's one of the things that makes this hobby great. Collect they way you want.
The Coin Student
Level 5
Good question! I agree with the others, it just depends on what the collector considers to be "complete".
Well worn Copper
Level 5
Would be a good question to ask Louis Eliasberg. he formed the only U.S. collection which haas considered 'complete' until his death.
CoinLady
Level 6
Depends on the collector. Some want 1 of each date. Some want 1 of each date & mintmark. Others want all issues including proofs. And then there are varieties, like double dies. A Lincoln set 1909-date, 1 of each date & mintmark, is quite an accomplishment.
Mike
Level 7
There are different sets. There are sets that are P&D. Then sets with PD&S. Then there are sets that are P,D,S And S Proofs. Those are basically silver. The book you buy for you set will tell you on the cover Lincoln Cents 1909 P&D. Then there are covers that say P&D with proofs. So it's up to you what set you want to put together. Mike