18th and 19th Century U.S. Coin Type Set
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(downloads of checklists are at the bottom of the page)

18th & 19th century sets are the most expensive and challenging of all type sets. Mintage figures for many of the coins are misleading as many of the coins have not survived into the 21st century making them difficult (if not scarce) to locate even at coin shows. Yet, when someone does complete one of these type sets its a moment of pride in accomplishment.

In some cases, coins are so scarce and absurdly priced beyond your spending limits that it may discourage you on your journey but take heart as an alternative to this problem could be resolved through reproductions. A special thanks to John MacMillan for this alternate solution and providing the following tidbit:

"…many of the nearly impossibly expensive early type coins can be acquired at modest cost as very high quality legal reproductions from the Royal Oak Mint. That is what I have done. They look great and allow us to at least enjoy the artistic designs."

Like the 20th century type sets, we have split these type sets up by level to provide you with some ideas or guidance.

For specific coin information and mintages be sure to check out our U.S. Coin Library.

Type Set Level 1 Click here for checklist

  • Set does not include proofs, 18th century, or gold coins
  • Total Coins to Complete: 34
  • Difficulty to Complete: Medium
  • Cost to Assemble: Medium (typically less than $5000)

Type Set Level 2 Click here for checklist

  • Set does not include proofs, 18th century, or gold coins
  • Total Coins to Complete: 65
  • Difficulty to Complete: Difficult
  • Cost to Assemble: High (typically between than $15000 to $20000)

Type Set Level 3 Click here for checklist

  • Set does not include proofs or gold coins
  • Total Coins to Complete: 80
  • Difficulty to Complete: Scarce
  • Cost to Assemble: Extremely High (costs exceed $40000)

Type Set Level 4 Click here for checklist

  • Set does not include proofs
  • Total Coins to Complete: 93
  • Difficulty to Complete: Scarce
  • Cost to Assemble: Extremely High (costs exceed $77000)

Gold Only Type Set Level 1 Click here for checklist

  • Set does not include proofs
  • Total Coins to Complete: 13
  • Difficulty to Complete: Scarce
  • Cost to Assemble: Extremely High (costs exceed $37000)

Gold Only Type Set Level 2 Click here for checklist

  • Set does not include proofs
  • Total Coins to Complete: 26
  • Difficulty to Complete: Scarce
  • Cost to Assemble: Extremely High (costs exceed $115000)
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