2022 年奖项
It’s time, once again, to honor the best of the best in the PCGS Set Registry, a vibrant online collecting platform where more than 37,000-plus active members have built over 150,000 sets. Our Registry now boasts over 2.3 million coins worth over $2.3 billion! We continue to be the collector’s choice and leader in the industry with our commitment to celebrating all levels of collectors from around the world.
Coin collectors on the PCGS Set Registry range the gamut from those building circulation-grade common coins to rare coins that have sold for eight figures. PCGS is the founder of the Set Registry and continues to lead the market after more than 20 years. When we brought the PCGS Set Registry online in 2001, there were barely more than 300 sets registered, and in the following year, we honored 15 sets with awards. This year, we are celebrating more than 490 Gold and Platinum awards (up from 450 last year), as well as thousands of Best of Registry awards for set leaders
We have built the most comprehensive Set Registry awards in the hobby, and we continue to innovate with new categories and ways to celebrate and encourage collecting. For example, we are proud to have expanded our Everyman’s Collection category with the all-new Everyman’s Mint State category that opens a new channel of collecting as the highest grade possible in these competitive sets is 64. This has been our fastest-growing category and the awards this season recognize those efforts with several Best New Sets winners.
In addition to the many U.S. sets we offer, we also continue to recognize the efforts of World Coin collectors, where we have focused on and cultivated advances in Europe, Africa, Canada, and Australia amongst other areas.
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2022 PLATINUM LEVEL SETS
Platinum is awarded to the currently active sets and collections that have won gold awards for five years in a row and continue to be ranked number one within their respective set composites going into their sixth award winning year. Platinum winning sets and collections no longer compete for gold but continue to shine in each of their categories.
Mitchell Spivack (Wondercoin) - Top 100 Modern Coins
High Desert - Complete U.S. Type Set (1792-1964)
Goldminer's Collection - U.S. Gold Complete Modern Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1980-present)
Goldminer's Collection - U.S. Silver Complete Modern Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1971-present)
Atlantic Collection - Silver, Gold, Platinum & Palladium Eagles Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1986-present)
Jim McGuigan - Half Cents Die Variety Set by Cohen, Circulation Strikes (1793-1857)
High Desert - Large Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1793-1857)
(Note this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection)
High Desert - Large Cents with Major Varieties (With the four Ultra Rarities), Circulation Strikes (1793-1857)
Foreside Collection - Flying Eagle Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1856-1858)
(Note this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection)
Stewart Blay - Lincoln Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1909-1958)
Stewart Blay - Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1909-1958)
Stewart Blay - Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Matte Proof (1909-1916)
Stewart Blay - Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1950-1958)
tompet38 - Three Cent Nickels Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1865-1889)
tompet38 - Three Cent Nickels with Major Varieties, Proof (1865-1889)
The JDG Trust Collection - Buffalo Nickels with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1913-1938)
(Note this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection)
Gerald Forsythe - Buffalo Nickels Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1913-1938)
Gerald Forsythe - Buffalo Nickels, Proof (1913-1937)
Ray Overby - Jefferson Nickels FS with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1965-present)
(Note this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection)
TomBender - Liberty Seated Half Dimes with Major Varieties & 1870-S, Circulation Strikes (1837-1873)
(Note this award has 1 sub-set in this collection)
Stewart Blay - Barber Dimes with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1892-1916)
BELLE - Roosevelt Dimes Basic Set, Proof (1950-present)
The Link Early American Silver Capped Bust Quarter Variety Set - Capped Bust Quarters with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1815-1838)
(Note this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection)
The Ohio Collector - Standing Liberty FH Quarters Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1916-1930)
Wondercoin's Clad Quarter Collection - Washington Quarters Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1965-1998)
The Diehl Washington Quarter Collection - Washington Quarters Basic Set, Circulation Strikes and Satin Finish (1999-Present)
The Diehl Washington Quarter Collection - Washington Quarters Complete Variety Set with No Minor MN Extra Tree Die Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Satin Finish (1999-Present)
Gerald Forsythe - Walking Liberty Half Dollars with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1916-1947)
(Note this award has 1 sub-set in this collection)
Gerald Forsythe - Walking Liberty Half Dollars, Proof (1936-1942)
Ron Bauer Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Walking Liberty Half Dollars with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proofs (1916-1947)
Perfection - Liberty Seated Dollars Basic Set, Proof (1858-1873)
DT Miller by Ashmore - Morgan Dollars Prooflike Only with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1878-1921)
(Note this award has 1 sub-set in this collection)
JE - Presidential Dollars FDI Major Variety Set - Presidential Dollars First Day of Issue with Major Edge Errors, Circulation Strikes (2007-2011)
The Donald A. Kutz $2 1/2 Indian Date Set - Indian Head $2-1/2 Gold Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1908-1929)
The Donald A. Kutz $2 1/2 Indian - Indian Head $2-1/2 Gold Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1908-1929)
The Matte Proof Gold Set - Indian Head $2-1/2 Gold, Proof (1908-1915)
TomBender - $3 Gold with Major Varieties and 1855-S, Proof (1854-1889)
Robert H. Lande - California Fractional Gold - Complete Collection, Period One
(Note this award has 4 sub-sets in this collection)
Simpson - Amazonian Patterns - Gold (1872)
J & L Norse Set - Norse American Commemorative Medals (1925)
Cardinal - Libertas Americana Medals
LOW Hanging Fruit - Peace Dollars, Low Ball (1921-1935)
Not Mint To Be--Pocketpiece Commemoratives - Silver Commemoratives 50 Piece Type Set, Low Ball (1892-1954)
Liberty Headdress - Everyman Indian Cents (1859-1909)
Bustnut - Everyman Capped Bust Half Dollars (1807-1839)
cornhusker collection GBR - Everyman Barber Half Dollars (1892-1915)
johnk1942 (3) - Everyman Morgan Dollars Basic Set (1878-1921)
thush - Angola Portuguese Colony Denomination Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1921-1974)
jbw - Rhodesia Republic Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1970-1977)
SWvdM - South African George VI Denomination Type Set, Proof (1937-1952)
Sun - People's Republic of China Commemoratives Complete Set, Proof (1984-Present)
anilgupta - India Colonial British Denomination Type Set (1835-1947)
anilgupta - India Colonial British Denomination Regal Design Type Set (1862-1947)
RW Israel Pruta Set - Israel Pruta Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1949-1957)
The T&JW Japan Gold Denomination Set - Japanese Gold Denomination Type Set (1870-1932)
Kaizan 海山 and Raiden 雷電, 一 圓 銀貨 Collection - Japanese Mutsuhito 1 Yen, Circulation Strikes (1870-1912)
J & D Fishman Collection - Palestine 1 Mil, Circulation Strikes (1927-1946)
J & D Fishman Collection - Palestine 2 Mils, Circulation Strikes (1927-1946)
J & D Fishman Collection - Palestine 5 Mils, Circulation Strikes (1927-1946)
J & D Fishman Collection - Palestine 10 Mils, Circulation Strikes (1927-1946)
J & D Fishman Collection - Palestine 20 Mils, Circulation Strikes (1927-1944)
J & D Fishman Collection - Palestine 50 Mils, Circulation Strikes (1927-1942)
J & D Fishman Collection - Palestine 100 Mils, Circulation Strikes (1927-1942)
skandakumera - British Sarawak 5 Cents, Circulation Strikes (1900-1927)
skandakumera - British Sarawak Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1863-1941)
(Note this award has 1 sub-set in this collection)
Typetone - French 50 Centimes, Circulation Strikes (1897-1920)
thush - French Indo-China Colony Cent, Circulation Strikes (1885-1943)
wybrit - British Victoria Farthing Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1838-1901)
Gene1865 - Irish 1/2 Crown Date Set with Mule, Circulation Strikes (1928-1967)
(Note this award has 1 sub-set in this collection)
Sheffield Collection No. 1 - Swiss 1/2 Silver Franc, Circulation Strikes (1850-1967)
Anteater Collection - Swiss Vreneli 20 Fr. - Swiss 20 Gold Francs Vreneli, Circulation Strikes (1897-1949)
Tryzub - Ukraine Commemoratives Complete Set Reform Coinage (1996-Present)
Tryzub - Ukraine Bullion Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (2011-Present)
Lantern Collection - Canadian Coins Complete Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1858-1952)
Lantern Collection - Canadian Complete Cents Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1858-2012)
Canadian Beaver Hunter - Canadian Nickel Five Cents with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1922 to date)
Perth Collection - Newfoundland Cents with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1865-1947)
Perth Collection - Newfoundland Fifty Cents, Circulation Strikes (1870-1919)
Virginia Transplant - Cuban Complete Copper-Nickel & Silver Set with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1915-1961)
Virginia Transplant - Cuban Complete Gold Peso Set, Circulation Strikes (1915-1916)
Virginia Transplant - Cuban Complete First Republic Set with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1915-1961)
Fernando Baez Guerrero Complete (A) - Dominican Republic Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1937-Present)
Fernando Baez Guerrero - Haitian Silver 10 Gourdes, Proof (1967-1971)
RFS Industries - Mexican Ferdinand VII (Draped Bust) 8 Reales, Circulation Strikes (1811-1821)
JD Foster - Mexican Silver Cap and Ray Peso Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1918-1945)
libertycoin - Mexican Gold 50 Pesos with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1921-1947)
Paul Whenman - Australian 1/2 Pennies Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1911-1964)
Paul Whenman - Australian Pennies Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1911-1964)
Paul Whenman - Australian Shilling Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1910-1963)
CB Gold Collection - Australian Complete Sovereign Set with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1855-1931)
kiwiwally - New Zealand Threepence Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1933-1965)
CB Gold Collection - British Commonwealth Sovereign Victoria (Jubilee Head) Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1887-1893)
Brandywine Krause Publications COTY Collection (1982-Present) - Coin of the Year by Krause Publications (1982-present)
2022 GOLD LEVEL SETS
Gold is awarded to honor sets that are the best in their category and have been selected by our judging committee to be recognized for outstanding set building. The completeness and quality of each of these sets deserves recognition. Many of these sets have won in the past and some are new recipients of the gold award. Each of the following sets are truly impressive and worthy of the prestige of the gold award.
TOP CLASSIC SETS 1794-1964
High Desert - Complete U.S. Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1792-1964)
Type sets are unbeatable for their diversity, and this particular set is simply unbeaten, period! At the top of its class, High Desert went all out with this sensational set is 100% complete and boasts a weighted GPA of 65.41.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Complete U.S. Type Set (1792-1964)
If there's one thing we've learned over the past few years on the PCGS Set Registry, it's that whatever D.L. Hansen touches turns to gold -- literally in this case. A stunning 65.988 rating underscores the prestige of this incredible set -- can anyone top this? We'll see down the pike -- unless D.L. Hansen undoubtedly finds a way to work his magic and make what is already a top-flight set even better still!
High Desert - Copper Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1793-1964)
The U.S. copper catalog contains some of the most popular coins in the American numismatic canon, and this set represents those series and more. Bear in mind that the phenomenal 64.88 set rating includes copper coins from the late 1700s and early 1800s!
D. L. Hansen Collection - Silver Type Set (1792-1964)
This silver type set is one of a kind, and it's complete, too. It ranges the run of U.S. silver coins from the Three Cent Silver up through the Peace Dollar and really captures the breadth of the nation's classic silver coinage. A set rating of 66.713 serves as the exclamation point on this outstanding survey of U.S. silver.
High Desert - Gold Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1795-1933)
Gold sets of any size can be challenging because of the inherent high cost of buying gold coins. However, gold sets of a larger scale are far more difficult, and one of this magnitude is absolutely insurmountable for most collectors. Yet High Desert, no stranger to completing some of the most dazzling sets around, managed a doozy by completing this incredible assemblage, and with a 64.85 weighted GPA, to boot. This set is downright awesome.
High Desert - Gold Type Set (1795-1933)
This is one phenomenal set, with 38 high-end coins representing some of the most challenging gold coins around. High Desert completed a similarly exhastive 36-piece gold set of equal caliber -- how do they do it? Magnificent work!
The Black Cat Collection - Gold Type Set 12 Piece, Circulation Strikes (1839-1933) - CAC
An upper-crust take on the popular 12-piece gold type set, this one ranks superior with its top-level specimens representing a dozen of the most widely used pre-1933 U.S. gold coins around. And get a load of those MS68+ gold dollars! Wicked cool...
D.L. Hansen Collection - First Year of Issue Type Set (1793-present)
A first-year type set encompasses a specimen minted during the first year of each major U.S. series, ranging from Liberty Cap Half Cent on up through Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Need we say, this is a D.L. Hansen set, so you know it's going to be good!
High Desert - 20th Century Gold Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1900-1933)
The pre-1933 U.S. gold coinage of the 20th century has long been considered among the most beautiful of all gold coins, boasting iconic designs by the likes of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Bela Lyon Pratt, and others. The set rating of 68.053 (yes, you read that correctly) is virtually untouchable.
High Desert - Complete U.S. Coin Design Set (1792-present)
A design set is a very special kind of type assemblage because it entails all of the various design types that appear on U.S. coins from the earliest days of the U.S. Mint up through today. Early coins are easily the toughest to acquire -- both in terms of cost and also in the sense of tracking down suitable specimens -- making this set all the harder still. High Desert did a commendable job on this endeavor.
Jim_McGuigan - Half Cent Type Set (1793-1857)
A half cent type set is no easy objective, especially when doing it the way this collector did -- with among the very best of the best examples in existence. This set is truly gorgeous, with exceptional and original color all around. And the grades? Well, all you need to know is that the weighted GPA is an astounding 66.476.
High Desert - Large Cent Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1793-1857)
This eight-piece large cent type set includes some exceptional pieces, with the iconic Flowing Hair Chain Cent -- the first coin struck by the U.S. Mint for mass circulation -- among them. Oh, did we mention the weighted GPA of a whopping 66.82? Wowzer!
The Mark Hagen Collection - Dollar Type Set (1794-present)
There are many kinds of takes on the silver dollar type set -- some more basic and others more complex. This set is comphrensive, including the oft-challenging Flowing Hair Dollar. Completing this set in any grade is a feat of numismatic tenacity, but doing so with a weighted GPA of 66.64, well...
D.L. Hansen Collection - U.S. Coins Complete Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1792-present)
This nearly complete set of U.S coins extraordinary -- no surprise given its Hansen provenance. It encompasses nearly 4,000 coins covering the entire gamut of the regular-issue American catalog. Where do you start with something like this? Just a mind-blowing set -- and it carries a GPA (with bonuses) of 64.385!
The Black Collection - U.S. Twenty Cents Complete Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1875-1878)
The 20 Cent series may have been among the nation's shortest series, but it yielded enough rarities to make a set in any grade a truly challenging numismatic task. Yet, it's been done. This 100% complete set dons a set rating of 66.225, too. Simply amazing!
D.L. Hansen Collection - U.S. $20 Gold Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1850-1932)
Beloved double eagles are the thing of fancy for so many collectors, and D.L. Hansen was so keen on them he built the entire set -- no easy task! This nearly (99.01%) complete double eagle set encompasses the entire regular-issue run of circulation strikes and boasts an incredible set rating of 62.370.
Jim_McGuigan - Half Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1793-1857)
(Note that this award also includes 1 sub-set in this collection.) This nearly (97.83%) complete set of half cents run the entire span of the series, from 1793 through 1857, and includes both circulation and proofs, putting it in the very upper echelons of all early Federal copper sets. Counting top bonuses, the set checks in with a GPA of 61.418 -- solid Mint State territory!
High Desert - Half Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1793-1857)
(Note that this award also includes 1 sub-set in this collection.) High Desert finds themselves atop the rankings once again with this 100% complete set of all circulation strike half cents, an assemblage that includes major varieties. A set rating of 60.811 is outstanding, especially considering the many early dates residing within this cabinet.
High Desert - Large Cents with Major Varieties (With the four Ultra Rarities), Circulation Strikes (1793-1814)
This multiyear showstopper is one of High Desert's pride and joys -- a 100% complete set of early (1793 to 1814) large cents. Boasting several ultra-rarities and a GPA with top bonuses of 55.10, there's simply nothing else like it out there.
High Desert - Large Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1839-1857)
(Note this award also includes 1 sub-set in this collection.) These late-date large cents are harder to find in top grades than many collectors may realize. Yet, High Desert now pulls in their third consecutive gold with this effort, a 100% complete collection of Braided Hair Large Cents with a set rating of 67.27. By the by, more than 42% of these large cents are designated as Red!
D. L. Hansen Collection - Large Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1839-1857)
The large cent series was one of the first U.S. coin niches that grabbed collector attention in the mid-19th century. Today, these classic coins are considerably scarce in the better grades, dissauding many from even attempting to complete a set. But D.L. Hansen made a run for it and did it with numismatic swagger. This virtually complete set of circulation-issue and proof large cents is incredible, with a GPA (with top bonuses) of 58.374. It's hard to imagine the kind of time and trasure such a set commands...
Golden State Collection - Large Cents Die Variety Set by Sheldon, Circulation Strikes (1793)
Owning even one 1793 Large Cent in any condition is a numismatic achievement, but owning 18 that represent a dizzying array of Sheldon varieties? That's just something else entirely. This 100% complete set has a set rating of 19.962, which is supreme considering that the vast majority of 1793 Large Cents are corroded, holed, or mostly grade in the very lowest numerial tiers. All fans of early American coppers need to take a gander at this set.
drtom's - Large Cents Die Variety Set by Newcomb, Circulation Strikes (1816-1839)
For a third year in a row, this excellent collection of middle-year large cents takes the cake. And, this set is a monster, too, with 244 pieces and 100% completion. It has a set rating of 55.21, making it virtually untouchable
The Falcon Collection - Indian Cents Complete Variety Set, Proof (1859-1909)
(Note that this award also includes 2 sub-sets in this collection) A second-year goldie, this set showcases all proof Indian Cents including varieties. There are many top-pops and single-finests here, and with a set rating of 69.377 this ones a show-stopper nearly two GPA with top bonuses points ahead of its nearest competitor. That's MILES with a set like this!
D.L. Hansen Collection - Lincoln Cents Classic Set, Circulation Strikes (1909-1964)
Does anything really beat the classic Lincoln Cent set? Perhaps not, though D.L. Hansen found a way to amp up this numismatic mainstay -- with a 100% complete set boasting a rating of 69.784! This set has it all -- and hearkens to the classic period of Lincoln Wheat Cents. All the biggies are here, including the 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and 1922 No D Strong Reverse, with several of the coins in this set charting as single-finest knowns!
Stewart Blay - Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1909-Present)
Building a set of proof Lincoln Cents isn't particularly easy, especially considering the difficulty in even finding the early matte proofs from 1909 through 1916. Locating stellar examples of those early pieces is challenging enough, but add to it building a set of pristine Lincoln Proofs over the course of their long run as does this set and one's talking about a Herculean undertaking.
D.L. Hansen Collection -Lincoln Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1909-1958)
(Note that this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection) D.L. Hansen does it again, and this time with one of the most popular and arguably defining Lincoln Cent sets, which is the 1909-1958 Lincoln Wheat Cents with varieties -- led by the "biggie," the 1922 No D Strong Reverse. There's a slew of top-pops in here along with many single-finest knowns, accounting for an overall set score of 69.800 with bonuses!
Jeff Ehreth - Lincoln Cents with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1959-Present)
For a fifth year in a row, this set takes gold. It's not hard to see why, either. It's simply set of Lincoln Cents ranging from 1959 through today. These are the coins we see in circulation so often yet never could we imagine pulling gorgeous specimens like these out of our purses and pockets. This set just gleams with a rating of 68.835 -- truly magnificent!
Legal Two Cents - Shield Two Cents Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes (1864-1872)
This set of circulation-strike Two Cent coins is amazing. Boasting all 37 required coins, it's a masterpiece. Its set rating of 65.39 is underscored further by the fact that it's the only 100% complete set among the top five sets in its category. Wow!
TDP (tompet38) - Three Cent Nickels with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1865-1889)
(Note that this award also includes 1 sub-set in this collection) An exceptional assembly of Three Cent Nickels, this set is 100% complete and has a set rating of 68.632. It encompasses circulation strikes and proofs, many of which register a numerical grade of "68."
D. L. Hansen Collection - Three Cent Silvers with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1851-1872)
(Note that this award also includes 1 sub-set in this collection) This set starts off the bat with an absolutely stunning 1851 and follows suit for the rest of the series with a simply outstanding run of Three Cent Silvers, two of which are the single-finest known!
The JDG Trust Collection - Buffalo Nickels with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1913-1938)
This Buffalo Nickel set is now in its fourth year with a gold ranking, and for good reason. It's the best of the best. Sure, its set rating of 67.400 allows the set to speak for itself, but take a look at the coins. Some are simply out of this world -- the 1913 Type 1, 1921, 1926-D... The color is amazing, but look at those dates, too -- all the rare ones are here, including the varieties. Be sure to view this set and savor the beauty of each coin.
The JDG Trust Collection - Buffalo Nickels Basic Short Set, Circulation Strikes (1934-1938)
The Buffalo Nickel short set is a popular avenue for collectors hoping to avoid the high-priced rarities of the earlier dates. But the collector spared no expense here. Each coin is simply amazing, with the vast majority grading at the top of its class and one serving as the single-finest known for its issue.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Early Half Dimes with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1792-1837)
This early half dime set is a real whopper of a collection, including not only a complete run of the "traditional" issues from the set but also the 1792 Half Disme, an early Federal piece that has been increasingly regarded as part of the main half dime canon. And, of course, being a D.L. Hansen set, no corners were cut in bringing this run to completion, with the inclusion of several top-pops and/or single-finest knowns. With a set rating of 62.528, this assemblage deservedly claims the top spot.
Link Early American Silver - Capped Bust Dimes with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1809-1837)
Claiming gold for four out of the last five years is this stellar set, which is 100% complete and has a set rating of 64.85. These Capped Bust Dimes are just incredible -- strike, color, originality. These are all real "it" coins!
MERC MADNESS - Mercury Dimes FB Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes (1916-1945)
(Note that this award includes 4 sub-sets in this collection) This first-year gold set has really earned its stripes! Tis is a complete variety set that is 100% complete and has a set rating of 69.546 -- no stunning fact given the nature of the coins in this assemblage, housing more than 80 top-pops and 29 single-finest knowns! This set is on FIRE!
The Jason Feldman Liberty Seated Dime Collection - Liberty Seated Dimes with Major Varieties and 1873-CC No Arrows, Circulation Strikes (1837-1891)
(Note that this award also includes 1 sub-set in this collection) More than 120 coins comprise this massive set of Liberty Seated Dimes built by Jason Feldman. Pride of ownership shows with this set that contains not one, not two, not even three, but four single-finest-known examples and more than a dozen other pieces that share top-pop honors among an exclusive few specimens. This set boasts a 63.339 GPA with bonuses and shows no signs of slowing down as Feldman nears the 100% completion status on this stunning cabinet.
D. L. Hansen Collection - Barber Dimes with Major Varieties and 1894-S, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1892-1916)
(Note that this award also includes 2 sub-sets in this collection) Virtually every other coin in this D.L. Hansen set is a top-pop or finest known, and by golly, it includes the 1894-S Barber Dime -- the exceedingly rare treasure that saw just 24 minted and yields but a handful of known specimens today. A runaway winner, this set carries with it a 67.591 rating. Impressive!
MERC MADNESS - Barber Dimes with Major Varieties and 1894-S, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1892-1916)
(Note that this award also includes 2 sub-sets in this collection) Virtually every other coin in this D.L. Hansen set is a top-pop or finest known, and by golly, it includes the 1894-S Barber Dime -- the exceedingly rare treasure that saw just 24 minted and yields but a handful of known specimens today. A runaway winner, this set carries with it a 67.591 rating. Impressive!
Hansin Collection - Twenty Cents with 76-CC, Circulation Strikes (1875-1876)
The 20-Cent coin has earned its due, and this set pays it and then some. With a set rating of 66.38, it's hard to imagine topping this one -- and the next-nearest set is more than half a point back, too.
Three Sisters Collection - Draped Bust Quarters Die Variety Set by A.W. Browning, Circulation Strikes (1796-1807)
The Draped Bust Quarter is the earliest iteration of this workhorse denomination, and this set is awesome. At 100% completion, it contains 21 coins, each of which is a rarity in its own right. These coins are difficult -- there's no two ways about it. Yet, this set still manages to eek out a rating of 42.817 -- an Extremely Fine average for a coin that is widely considered collectible in grades of AG3!
RSD - Barber Quarters Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1892-1916)
(Note that this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection) This circulation-strike set includes the top rarities -- the 1892-S, 1896-O, 1898-O, 1901-S, and 1913-S, plus all the other dates. Remember, just about everything in this series is a condition rarity above a certain grade threshold, and this 100% complete set exceeds just about anything a collector could imagine. No wonder it now goes into its fifth year with gold!
John Q Little - Standing Liberty Quarters with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1916-1930)
(Note that this award includes 2 sub-sets in this collection)An amazing Standing Liberty Quarter set, it recently toured the show circuit and lured crowds with mouths agape. It now is formally recognized as a gold set, with a set rating of 67.741 and boasting 100% completion.
Link Early American Silver - Capped Bust Half Dollars with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1807-1839)
(Note that this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection) Capped Bust Half Dollars have a following all their own -- collectors truly do go nuts over them as the name of at least one coin club might suggest. This collector went all out, building not only a 100% complete set containing major varieties, but did so with pizzazz. This set has a rating of 64.40 and is simply a joy to view.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Liberty Seated Half Dollars with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1839-1891)
(Note that this award includes 2 sub-sets in this collection) The Liberty Seated Half Dollar series is a beast, spanning seven decades and involving some 126 coins when counting circulation strikes and major varieties as this set does. With 99.21% completion, this set is nearing the finish line, and it's doing that with an incomparable set rating of 63.685 -- a number boosted by many top-pops and single-finest knowns.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Barber Half Dollars with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1892-1915)
(Note that this award includes 1 sub-set in this collection) This Barber Half Dollar set is the tops -- circulation strikes, proofs, and major varieties and all culminating in a set rating of 68.405. The set is 100% complete and an incredible thing of beauty through and through.
The Black Collection - Trade Dollars with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1873-1878)
(Note that this award includes 2 sub-sets in this collection) This set is just amazing. It has 18 coins, 14 of which are single-finest known! And get a load of that 1876 -- magnificence!
D.L. Hansen Collection - Trade Dollars, Proof (1873-1885)
It's hard to find other proof Trade Dollars that emobdy the color and character of these beauties. Each is a work of art -- a thing of beauty. Five are top-pops and five others are single-finest knowns. So there's that... Then there is this: a set rating of 68.667!
David Reimer - Trade Dollars Chop Mark Set, Circulation Strikes (1873-1878)
Chopmarked Trade Dollars are unique, and this collection of them even more so still. Not just because each of the coins is akin to a stamped passport from yesteryear, but ao because of the quality of these coins. And, bear in mind, this is a 100% complete set, with even the rarer dates represented. This is the representation of blood, sweat, and tears.
Driftwood Proof Morgan Varieties - Morgan Dollars with Major Varieties, Proof (1878-1921)
A proof Morgan Dollar set without any varieties would be a feat, but one with? Consider what this entails... The various tail feather-related proof varieties of 1878, the Chapman proof, and the Zerbe special strike. This 100% complete collection further boasts a 65.75 rating. Awesome stuff here!
Andy Hansen - Morgan Dollars Top 100 VAM Set, Circulation Strikes (1878-1921)
Going into its second consecutive year of gold status, this VAM set is absolutely incredible. It's 100% complete and has a set rating of 64.696 -- stunning considering the rarity of some of these varieties. Some of these coin further boast extraordinary color, making them all the more appealing to the eyes.
Knockin on Heaven's Door 🥀 - Morgan Dollars Long Arrow Shaft VAM Set, Circulation Strikes (1878)
This is a particularly interesting subset of VAMs, with the Long Arrows variety taking center stage here. These are a rare breed, centering around a grouping of nine different varieties of 1878-S Morgan Dollars. They're all here, with six of them serving as single-finest knowns and two others among the top-pops.
Ramblin' Rose 🌹 - Morgan Dollars Thornhead Set, Circulation Strikes (1921-S)
Thorn Head Morgan Dollars all hailed from the San Francisco Mint in 1921 and are included here. There are 11 known die states, with each represented here in this 100% complete set.
M. E. Lesniewski - Peace Dollars, Circulation Strikes (1921-1935)
This amazing Peace Dollar set budged ahead of D.L. Hansen's to claim the top spot in 2022, and for good reason -- this assemblage is simply fantastic. It had won gold in 2018 and is back on top once again with its set rating of 66.55.
AFA71 - Peace Dollars Super Set, Circulation Strikes (1921-1935)
The "super set" of Peace Dollars is truly super indeed -- 77 coins, many of them VAMs. Several are top-pops and single-finest knowns, making this set all the more special.
D.L. Hansen Collection - One Dollar Gold with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1849-1889)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) An amazing gold dollar set with the D.L. Hansen nameplate, these coins are superb. The 120-coin collection boasts a weighted GPA of 65.313.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Complete $2-1/2 Gold Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1796-1929)
These quarter eagles shine in more ways than one! This stunning 106-piece set is 100% complete and has a set rating of 61.667!
D.L. Hansen Collection - $3 Gold No 1870-S Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1854-1889)
The $3 Indian Princess series makes for a challenging collecting objective. Most the coins are absolutely rare in the top grades, and that is what we see here -- top grades. The set has a rating of 65.855 -- Gem!
D.L. Hansen Collection - $3 Gold Mintmark Set, Circulation Strikes (1854-1889)
A mintmark set of $3 Indian Princesses might comprise just four coins, but bear in mind that a complete assemblage must incorporate a Dahlonega example -- a rarity in any date and of any grade. Of course, tjhis is a Hansen set, so the Dahlonega coin is an upper-echelon specimen -- in this case MS61. Overall the set carries a rating of 62.875. Impressive stuff!
D.L. Hansen Collection - Complete $5 Gold Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1795-1929)
A half eagle set from stem to stern (1795 through 1929) is an intrepid endeavor requiring 120 coins and a ton of numismatic gumption -- something of which D.L. Hansen is in long supply. This set is 99.17% complete and comes has a rating of 61.483.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Liberty Head $5 Gold with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1839-1908)
With 220 coins this D.L. Hansen set is 100% complete and has a set rating of 61.040. It includes not only the regular-issue dates but also the varieties, which are numerous and rare!
D.L. Hansen Collection - Complete $20 Gold Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1850-1932)
This 80-coin half eagle set is splendid, and it's now in its fourth year atop the rankings as a gold set.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Liberty Head $20 Gold with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1850-1907)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) This virtually complete (99.33%) set of Liberty Head Double Eagles includes the major varieties and all circulation strikes -- 149 coins for the complete set. Sailing along with a set rating of 63.039, this collection is a beast. .
HALFDOME -St. Gaudens $20 Gold with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1907-1932)
Widely considered the most beautiful coin around, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is represented here in all its glory -- year by year, mint by mint, variety by variety. The stuff of numismatic dreams is here revealed in earthly reality, and with a set rating of 66.04 it's absolutely, yes, dreamy.
J & L Commemorative Type Set - Silver Commemoratives 50 Piece Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1892-1954)
The body of classic commemoratives is one of the most diverse and beautiful catalogs in the U.S. numismatic canon. Here, each major design and type is represented, and with a set rating of 69.142, it's virtual perfection.
NiceGold - Gold Commemoratives 11 Piece Set, Circulation Strikes (1903-1926)
This first-year gold set is made up of many vintage gold commemorative coins -- some real stunners at that. All coins in this 11-piece set are either top-pop or finest known. Congratulations!!!!
TOP MODERN SETS 1950-PRESENT
D.L. Hansen Collection - Modern Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1950-present)
This is a modern type set for the ages... These coins are stellar, with many grading a numerical "70" -- perfection. This is a fact reflected in the set's lofty overall GPA weighting of 69.015!
OBSESSION - Silver, Gold, Platinum & Palladium Eagles Complete Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1986-present)
The American Eagle bullion coinage has become one of the most popular of all U.S. Mint programs, beginning in 1986 and captivating collectors and investors the world over. Building any of the individual series (silver, gold, platinum, or palladium) would be an undertaking itself, but combining all the different American Eagle series into a single collection is a truly tall order -- one that OBSESSION managed to fill, and with a weighted GPA of 69.99!
Red Copper Collection -Lincoln Cents Basic Set, Proof (1909-Present)
This 92-coin proof Lincoln Cent is absolutely stunning -- it has set rating of 70.40, which tells you all you need to know about it. Want to do one better? Check this set out when you get the chance!
D.L. Hansen Collection - Lincoln Cents Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1909-Present)
(Note that this award has 2 sub-sets in this collection) This hulking set of Lincoln Cents reaches back to the very beginning in 1909 and rides up to the present, with varieties and proofs among the showcase. It checks in with a GPA (with bonuses) of 68.050. .
VarietySeeker - Lincoln Cents Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes (1909-Present)
TA complete variety set of Lincoln Cents, this assemblage is incredible and virtually complete (99.78%). It has pretty much everything except the outstandingly rare 1958 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent and is otherwise a representation of everything noted in the Lincoln Cent Cherrypickers Collection married with the circulation-strike set.
D. L. Hansen Collection -Lincoln Memorial Cents Complete Variety Set, Proof (1959-2008)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) The Lincoln Memorial Cent set is seen here in all of its splendor, with the majority of these coins serving as top-pops. Amazing stuff here!
Terry's Coins of Color - Lincoln Cents Toned Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1909-present)
It's not every day you get to see a splendid and nearly complete (99.63%) collection of beautifully toned Lincoln Cents. Yet, here is this amazing set, which checks in with a set rating of 67.299.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Jefferson Nickels FS with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1938-present)
(Note that this award has 2 sub-sets in this collection) An incredible set of Full Steps Jefferson Nickels, this one comes in with a set rating of 69.004. It's 100% complete, too. A Jefferson Nickel collector's DREAM!
D.L. Hansen Collection - Jefferson Nickels with Major Varieties, Proof (1938-present)
(Notet that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) Nearly all the coins in this complete proof Jefferson Nickel set is a top-pop! And check out that GPA (with top bonuses) of 70.677!
KCV Sets - Jefferson Nickels FS Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1938-Present)
Here's one tubular Jefferson Nickel set -- all circulation strikes, proofs, AND varieties in Full Steps! What? Crazy... And it has a set rating of 68.241... Insane!
Ray Overby - Jefferson Nickels FS Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes (1965-Present)
This Jefferson Nickel set encompasses the more modern dates from the series - no easy task considering that this is a Full Steps set with varieties! It is 100% complete, has a set rating of 68.906, and has been at the top of the class since 2008.
The Halcyon Collection - Roosevelt Dimes with Major Varieties and 1975 No S, Proof (1950-present)
(Note that this award has 2 sub-sets in this collection) If we just stopped with saying "this set includes the half-million-dollar 1975 No S Roosevelt Dime," that would be sufficient in describing the prestige of this set. But let's go one small step forward still and mention this set is almost all top-pops... A major leap for Roosevelt-collector kind!
The Halcyon Collection - Roosevelt Dimes FB Basic Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1946-Present)
Now in its fifth year of gold status, this Roosevelt Dime set is just amazing -- it is 100% complete and has a set rating of 70.842.
The Halcyon Collection - Roosevelt Dimes FB with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1946-Present)
This beautiful Roosevelt Dime set is all Full Bands -- imagine that! It is 100% complete and has a set rating of 70.839, which is simply outrageous considering how many of these Roosevelt Dimes hail from the classic era.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Washington Quarters with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1932-Present)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) An outrageous set of Washington Quarters, this collection consists of circulation strikes, proofs, and varieties culminating in a set rating of 68.965.
The Brodie Collection - Washington Quarters Complete Variety Set with all Die Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1932-Present)
What a set! All die varieties and circulation strikes are represented in this set, which is 99.86% complete. Almost there... Movingly, the collector named this set in honor of their late son.
Arthur V Epstein State Quarter Collection - Washington Statehood Quarters Basic Set, Circulation Strikes and Satin Finish (1999-2008)
This is one massive collection, encompassing all the circulation strikes and satin finishes of the rambling state quarter series. The set boasts a rating of 69.390.
D.L. Hansen Collection - Franklin Half Dollars FBL Basic Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1948-1963)
The vast majority of the coins in this Franklin Half Dollar set are top-pops or finest-known coins. It's incredible to look at -- do be sure to check it out sometime. Its set rating of 70.291 tells you just about everything you need to know about it. Spolier alert: the color is off the charts with this set!
A complete variety set with circulation strikes to boot. Wow -- and it has a set rating of 68.376, making it essentially untouchable by any other collector.
Insanity of a Privateer - Franklin Half Dollars Complete Variety Set, Proof (1950-1963)
This set of proof Franklin Half Dollars isn't just about the regular issues (though that is one amazing set in itself). Nope. This one goes all out with varieties, too -- full stop!
The Acadia Collection - Kennedy Half Dollars Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1964-Present)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) With nearly 300 coins, this Kennedy Half Dollar set is absolutely outstanding, with circulation strikes, proofs, and varieties. It is a multi-year gold winner with a set rating of 68.60.
Mitchell Spivack (Wondercoin) - Eisenhower Dollars with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1971-1978)
Who doesn't like Ike? Mitchell Spivack is certainly a fan of the Ike Dollar, the last of the large-size circulating dollar coins. This set registers a rating of 68.88 -- an amazing feat considering that most circulation-strike Eisenhower Dollars are conditionally scarce to rare in grades of MS66 or higher.
Elsmore Collection - Presidential Dollars with Major Edge Errors, Circulation Strikes and Satin Finish (2007-2016, 2020) - Presidential Dollars with Major Edge Errors, Circulation Strikes and Satin Finish (2007-2016, 2020)
Looking back at this series, the Presidential Dollars really became a massive series. Yet this set goes beyond the circulation strikes and proofs and includes the varieties, too. A whopping 277 coins in all -- CRAZY!
Elsmore - Presidential Dollars First Day of Issue Complete Set with Edge Errors, Circulation Strikes (2007-2011) - Presidential Dollars First Day of Issue Complete Set with Edge Errors, Circulation Strikes (2007-2011)
This set has been on top in the PCGS Set Registry since 2008 -- since the days when the Presidential Dollar was just kicking off. It has earned the gold rating seven times since then, including for what is now three consecutive years!
TOP MINT, PROOF & YEAR SETS
lostmountainman - 2009-Present Mint Set with Major Varieties
Encompassing more than 600 coins, this mint set with major varieties is a comprehensive survey of the coins produced by the United States Mint since 2009! It is 95.18% complete and has a GPA (with top bonuses) of 67.461!
lostmountainman - 1950-Present Mint Set with Major Varieties
This is a monster of a set, with more than 1,500 coins and all culminating in a set rating of 66.084. It's 99.74% complete and is a terrific representation of the diverse coins the U.S. Mint has produced since the mid-20th century.
D.L. Hansen Collection - 1800-1899 Mint Set with Gold
Here is a whopper of a set -- more than 1,700 gold coins from the 19th century. Absolutely incredible. But making this set even more amazing is the quality of these coins, which cumulatively bring the set to a GPA (with top bonuses) of 63.174. There aren't enough words to describe the magnitude of significance behind this set so do yourself a favor and just check it out when you have the chance.
Charles Link - 1815 Mint Set
This two-coin silver set is impressive given what it includes -- an 1815 Capped Bust Quarter and 1815/2 Capped Bust Half Dollar from the days of war and fire at the U.S. Mint. The amount of history represented within this little set is worthy of whole books.
High Desert - 1793 Mint Set
The first year of issuance for mass-circulation coinage was 1793, when the U.S. Mint produced half cents and large cents, all type examples of which are contained in this set in stunning grades -- two are single-finest knowns. Wow!
ErasmusHall - 1936-Present Proof Set
This proof collection of more than 800 coins runs the gamut of the modern proof era and is stunning. It boasts a set rating of 70.011!
D.L. Hansen Collection - 1936-Present Proof Set with Major Varieties
Over 800 coins make up this set of proofs, and with 98.05% completion and a GPA (with bonuses) of 70.176, it's an incredible collection indeed!
Sebastian - 1857 Proof Set
This 1857 Proof Set is on fire! Truly... Check out these coins. The color is hot, the grades smoking, and the set? BLAZING! Two single-finests bring the set rating up to 66.471.
TOP BEST COLONIALS, PRIVATE ISSUES & TERRITORIAL GOLD, PATTERN & MEDALS
Alamo Collection - Early American Coins and Tokens Basic Design Set (1616-1820)
The history behind this set of early American coins and tokens is amazing. This set, requiring 43 coins, is 95.35% complete and boasts a weighted GPA of 57.50.
David J. McCarthy - Oak Tree Silver Basic Set (1660-1667)
Among the earliest coins ever used in the American colonies are the Oak Tree coinage of Massachusetts. This set of four is a stunning assemblage of these rare early coins and is 100% complete with a set rating of 60.000.
David J. McCarthy - Pine Tree Silver Basic Set (1667-1682)
The Pine Tree coinage of the mid-17th century was an important early coin in the colonies and is revered by American collectors. Two of the four coins in this set are top-pops and another is a single-finest-known example. All told, this 100% complete set has a rating of 64.500.
Alamo Collection - Connecticut Coppers Basic Set (1785-1788)
These Connecticut Coppers are a rare breed, and this 100% complete collection showcases all of them. Now in its third year of gold status, the Alamo Collection boasts a set rating of 50.70.
FallRiverCoins - Utah Gold (Mormon 1849-1860)
The Utah Gold Mormon coinage offers a neat chapter in U.S. Territorial private-issue gold coins. This 100% complete collection features each piece in amazing quality, bringing a set rating of 55.208.
Maunalani - Hawaii, Circulation Strikes (1847-1883)
This colorful Hawaiian set hearkens back to the islands' 19th-century coinage and is represented here with a 100% complete set rating 66.900!
The Maharlika Collection Complete Set, Proof - Philippines Complete Set, Proof (1903-1908)
A wide-ranging set of Philippines coins with terrific eye appeal, this set is 100% complete and has a rating of 68.667!
Byron Milstead - Philippines One Peso, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1903-1936)
The Philippines One Peso is a popular collectible and is seen here at its finest with this comprehensive and 100% complete set of examples combining for a set rating of 65.669.
The Black Collection - Trade Dollar Patterns - Short Set (1873)
This set by Black Cat is an absolute show stopper, filled with intriguing patterns of the late-19th-century Trade Dollar. This set would be incredible in any grade, but the collector is clearly an achiever; every single specimen in this set is either a top-pop or finest known, a fact boldly reflected in the set rating of 67.583.
TOP LOW BALL SETS
FINEST KNOWN! - Copper, Nickel and Silver Type Set, Low Ball (1792-1964)
This low-ball set is amazing -- a type set encompassing 97 coins in the lowest-attainble grades and with a telling GPA (with top bonuses) of 1.907 -- the type of GPA a low-baller wants to see! How low can they go? This second-year gold set goes pretty low, let's just say that!
Mike Walker - Dollar Type Set, Low Ball (1794-1978)
Every low-ball dollar collector's dream! This dollar type set is amazing -- even the Ike Dollars are in PO01. The highest-graded coin? A 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar in FR2! This set earns top honors and its first gold with a GPA (with top bonuses) of 1.180.
Mike Walker - Barber Quarters, Low Ball (1892-1916)
Here's a low-ball Barber Quarter set if we've ever seen one! This 100% complete set checks in with a weighted GPA of just 1.02.
Colorfulcoins - Liberty Seated Half Dollars, Low Ball (1839-1891)
This is a really neat set of low-ball Liberty Seated halves that are truly at the bottom of their class -- a real compliment to a low-ball collector, of course! This set is 98.23% complete and has a GPA (with top bonuses) of 1.567.
Reel Coug Morgan Top 100 VAM Low Ball - Morgan Dollar Top 100 Vam Set, Low Ball (1878-1921)
You've probably never seen a Morgan Dollar set quite like THIS! At 97 coins strong it is 100% complete and comes in with a GPA (with top bonuses) of 8.52?!?!? Yep -- 8.52, and no higher will do for this low-ball master who will doubtlessly keep trying to aim lower and lower still!
TOP EVERYMAN COLLECTIONS
The Cumberland Valley Collection - Everyman 19th Century Type Set No Gold (1800-1899)
This Everyman 19th-century set is a true joy to view and is 100% complete, too. It offers a set rating of 55.917, putting it atop all the other efforts for this category and speaking to the incredible quality of these circulated beauties.
Renaissance - Everyman Gold Type Set 12 Piece (1839-1933)
The classic 12-piece gold type set is seen here in terrific form, with a set rating of 58.452. These circulated coins just look great -- used as real money at some point in time, each specimen is handsome through and through and each is a real slice of America on the Gold Standard.
Ray Cornell - Everyman Shield Two Cents (1864-1872)
Encomapssing the circulation-strikes of the Two Cent series, this collection offers a wonderful survey of the coin that brought the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" to the nation's money.
Ray Cornell - Everyman Liberty Nickels (1883-1912)
A simply lovely set of Liberty Nickels with but the slightest hint of circulation wear -- and it offers real eye appeal. With top bonuses, the set GPA clips in at 59.125.
Everyman Barber Dimes - Everyman Barber Dimes (1892-1916)
This is a gorgeous set of Barber Dimes, each coming in at AU58 or AU58+. These Barber Dimes are lustrous beauties, yet they exhibit that slightest hint of wear to remind us that these classic coins were once used as real money. Barber aficionados will surely enjoy a self-guided tour of this effort.
T&JW WLH Everyman Set - Everyman Walking Liberty Half Dollars (1916-1947)
There's something about a lightly circulaterd Walking Liberty Half Dollar set that just speaks to so many collectors. This one registers high on the decible meter as it tells its story, a tale of time in circulation, a narrative of living a real life as money. Yet, the beauty of these coins is not lost, with all coins grading AU58 -- about as close to uncirculated as a circulated coin can get.
Wannis R. Bowen III - Everyman Peace Dollars (1921-1935)
These Peace Dollars are beautiful... A slight hint of wear to tell a tale of circulation, yet luster and color beyond words. It's no wonder this set prevailed for a second consecutive year as the gold winner for its series.
TOP NEW SETS IN 2022
Thomas J. Koessl - 20th Century Gold Series, Proof (1908-1915)
This 100% complete set of proof gold coins struck from 1908 through 1915 showcases some of the nation's most beautiful coins in exquisite matte proof and Roman finish. The set rating of 68.08 speaks to the outstanding quality of these coins!
Huskers - Jefferson Nickels FS with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1965-present)
A gorgeous Jefferson Nickel set with many top-pops and some single-finests. A set like this reminds the collector just how difficult modern series can be when tackled in a top-tier state like this one.
THE WINDY CITY - Mercury Dimes Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes (1916-1945)
It's one top-pop and single-finest after another with this superior Mercury Dime set, which is 100% complete and includes varieties. And just look at that set rating -- 67.442!
D. L. Hansen Collection - Eisenhower Dollars Complete Silver Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1971-1976)
There are few things of late-date numismatic beauty as a silver Eisenhower Dollar in a top grade. This set really hammers home that point! It's 100% complete and has a set rating of 70.100... WOW!
HALFDOME - Indian Head $5 Gold, Circulation Strikes (1908-1929)
This is an amazing set of Indian Half Eagles, all with warm and original color and many serving as either top-pops or single finests.
Thomas J. Koessl - Indian Head $10 Gold Basic Set, Proof (1908-1915)
Indian Eagles are gorgeous coins, regardless of grade or condition. However, these proofs take the beauty of the Indian $10 to a whole other level. Awesome eye appeal is the name of the game, a game that has a score (or set rating!) of 67.35.
Elite Collection - St. Gaudens $20 Gold with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1907-1932) - CAC
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) This is simply an exquisite set of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles. It's 100% complete, totaling 53 coins. Think about that for a moment... 53 Saints! The only number more boggling than 53 is 65.23 -- the set rating!
Elite Collection - 1933 Mint Set with Gold
The year 1933 was a pivotal period for our nation as it effectively came off the gold standard during the depths of the Great Depression. This set is 100% complete and has a set rating of 66.76.
The Maharlika Collection Complete Classic Set, Circulation Strike - Philippines Complete Classic Set, Circulation Strikes (1903-1945)
This is a massive set of Philippines coins is 100% complete and has a set rating of 66.45. There are some really gorgeous coins in this one!
chugum - Everyman Mint State Indian Cents (1859-1909)
Eye appeal is huge with this set of MS64 Indian Cents -- the top of the Everyman Mint Set grading spectrum. These coins are wonderful, and this 100% complete set carries a 64.000 GPA -- perfection from the Everyman Mint State perspective.
Frank M Cerio - Everyman Mint State 20th Century Type Set Major Types With Gold (1900-1999)
This is wonderful 20th-century type set, one that includes gold. The coins are all just lovely to look at it and is mostly made up of coins grading in the 64 column, though there are some a tad lower to give it some flair. This awesome set is 97.87% complete and is a real looker.
Everyman Mercury Dimes - Everyman Mercury Dimes (1916-1945)
A fantastic set of lightly circulated Mercury Dimes awash in luster and color. This is the kind of set that so many Mercury collectors would love to own, and this one is just handsome all around.
KozMc Everyman's Mint Mercury Dimes - Everyman Mint State Mercury Dimes (1916-1945)
This is an attractive set of Mercury Dimes ranging mostly from AU58 to MS64, with many of the Mint State specimens boasting Full Bands. It's really a quality set and is the kind of collection a person could spend years assembling, especially when color, luster, and eye appeal are key considerations as they apparently were here.
chugum - Everyman Mint State Barber Quarters (1892-1916)
Just a gorgeous set of Barber Quarters in grades hovering around what many might call Brilliant Choice Uncirculated. It checks in with a GPA (including top bonuses) of 63.501 and is virtually complete (98.65%).
Quiver Collectibles - Everyman Mint State Carson City Morgan Dollars (1878-1893)
This cool set of Carson City Morgan Dollars is 100% complete and has a set rating of 63.88. Though all Mint State, this set is fascinating regardless of its respectable grade. Truly -- all 13 Carson City Morgan Dollars? Each is scarce to rare, and together they represent just a magnificent feat of numismatic werewithall.
BEST DIGITAL ALBUM
Lance Keigwin's Bust Half Dollar Coastal Collection - Capped Bust Half Dollars Basic Set Circulation Strikes (1807 - 1839)
This monstrous collection of Capped Bust Half Dollars is all but impossible to beat, especially given the grade and completion of this set. It's a teriffic survey of one of the nation's most popular and widely collected early silver series.
AFRICA
BEST FROM ANGOLA
thush - Angola Portuguese Colony Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1921-1974)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest with 95.08% completion of the items required. Best of the Registry Winner in 2018 and 2019. This set has a Set Rating of 58.12 out of the possible 58.74 and many of the coins are Top Pop at PCGS.
BEST FROM BENIN
HashTag - Benin Cannabis Sativa Series, Proof (2010-2019)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest with a 100% completion of items. Best of the Registry Winner in 2021. This set has a Set Rating of 71.00 out of the possible 71.00 points. These coins being the finest known and Top Pop at PCGS.
BEST FROM CONGO
EML Collection - Congo (Free State) Centime Copper Set, Circulation Strikes (1887-1894)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest, Best of the Registry 2018 Winner, and Gold Award Winner 2019, 2020, and in 2021. Both First and second place sets are 100% completed. This set takes top spot by only a few points over the next set which is 100% complete by jbw.
EML Collection - Congo (Republic) 10 Francs Essai, Special Strikes (1965)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest with a 100% completion, Gold award winner for the last two years, and this set has a Set Rating of 67.00 out of the possible 67.00 points. A perfect score for the member!
BEST FROM EGYPT
RareRounds TopPop - World's Finest - Egypt Abdul Hamid II Denomination Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1876-1909)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest. Best of the Registry awarded for 2018 and 2019. This member has a Set Rating of 64.76 out of the possible 65.48 points and many of the examples display superb eye-appeal.
Lord Egypt Collection - Egypt Fuad I Coinage Complete Set, Proof (1933)
Though the set is short it is unbelieably rare, exhibting magnificent eye-appeal, and finding all of these coins to create a set must have been an arduous task in itself! A first year Gold award winner and this member has a Set Rating of 68.00 out of the possible 68.00 points. Another perfect score!
Lord Egypt Collection - Egypt Fuad I Coinage Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1922-1935)
(Note that this award has 6 sub-sets in this collection) A most impressive set with one Top Pop coin after another and a Gold award winner in 2022. This set has a rating of 64.72 out of 64.72 which is the maximum score achievable and the set is 100% complete. Another perfect score!
Lord Egypt Collection - Egypt Farouk Coinage Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1937-1952)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) Exceptional set with almost every coin being tied for finest or single finest known at PCGS. 100% complete, this Gold award winner has a Set Rating of 67.24 out of the possible 67.40 points available.
Lord Egypt Collection - Egypt Farouk Coinage Complete Set, Specimen (1938-1944)
Ex Kings Norton Collection is a series exclusively available from PCGS, this set contains examples under the reign of King farouk, and all coins portray exceptional eye-appeal. This set is 100% complete,and has a Set Rating of 66.71 out of the possible 67.71 points available.
Lord Egypt Collection - Egypt Farouk Coinage Complete Set, Proof (1937)
Current finest and will more than likely remain All-Time Finest for many years to come as every coin displays sharp eye-appeal and the Set Rating is 67.71 out of a possible 67.71 points.
Lord Egypt Collection - Egypt Farouk Gold Denomination Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1936-1952)
A splendid short gold set which is 100% complete and has a Set Rating of 62.50 out of a possible 64.75 points.
BEST FROM GAMBIA
RGS III - Gambia Colonial Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1966-1970)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest to date. Best of the Registry awarded in 2020 and the Set Rating is 66.29 out of the possible 66.86 points.
RGS III - Gambia Colonial Complete Set, Proof (1966-1970)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest to date. Best of the Registry awarded in 2020 and the Set Rating is 69.00 out of the possible 69.00 points available. A prefect score for this member!
BEST FROM GHANA
thush - Ghana Standard Coinage, Circulation Strikes (1958)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest to date. 100% completion, and the Set Rating is 65.17 out of the possible 65.33 points.
thush - Ghana Decimal Pesewa Coinage, Circulation Strikes (1965-1984)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest to date. 100% completion, and the Set Rating is 67.00 out of the possible 67.15 points.
BEST FROM MAURITIUS
Cannonball! - Mauritius Elizabeth II Rupee, Circulation Strikes (1956-1978)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest for the third year in a row and the Set Rating is 65.60 out of the possible 66.80 points.
BEST FROM NIGERIA
Still in Circ - Nigeria Complete Set (British Protectorate), Circulation Strikes (1959-1962)
A first year Gold award winner, 100% completion, and demonstrating a Set Rating of 66.88 out of the possible 68.18 points.
Still in Circ - Nigeria Complete Set (British Protectorate), Proof (1959)
A first year Gold award winner. Sporting a 100% completion and a Set Rating of 66.50 out of the possible 69.66 points.
BEST FROM RHODESIA BRITISH COLONY
JBW - Rhodesia Republic Denomination Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1970-1977)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest to date. Best of the Registry awarded for several years in a row. Now graduated to Gold with a Set Rating of 68.71 out of the possible 68.71 points. A perfect score!
BEST FROM RHODESIA & NYASALAND
JBW - Rhodesia & Nyasaland 1/2 Penny, Circulation Strikes (1955-1964)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest to date. Best of the Registry awarded in 2020 and the Set Rating is 68.60 out of the possible 69.90 points.
JBW - Rhodesia & Nyasaland Penny, Circulation Strikes (1955-1963)
Current Finest, All-Time Finest to date and destined to be Platinum next year. Best of the Registry awarded in 2020 and the Set Rating is 65.14 out of the possible 66.28 points.
BEST FROM SEYCHELLES ISLANDS BRITISH COLONY
Cannonball! - Seychelles Islands British Crown Colony Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1939-1975)
(Note that this award has 6 sub-sets in this collection) 100% complete and sporting a Set Rating of 66.06 out of the possible 66.70 points. 85% of the coins within in this set are the single finest known at PCGS. For one to assemble this complete set, it may take several years and to top these grades may be a very difficult task.
Cannonball! - Seychelles Islands Rupee, Circulation Strikes (1939-1974)
Current Finest and All-Time Finest for the third year in a row and the Set Rating is 65.60 out of the possible 66.60 points.
BEST FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Ian Nicholson - South African Penny, Circulation Strikes (1892-1898)
Gold award winner for the third year in a row and exhibiting a Set Rating of 64.00 out of the possible 65.88 points.
Eryk Barczyk - South African George V1 5 Shillings, Circulation Strikes (1947-1952)
This "YN" or "Young Numismatist", has won a Gold award for a second year in a row, and displays a Set Rating of 63.17 out of the possible 68.00 points.
SWvdM - South African George V1 5 Shillings, Prooflike (1948-1952)
Gold award winner for two consecutive years which exhibits a Set Rating of 68.00 out of the possible 69.75 points that is 100% complete.
SWvdM - South African George V1 5 Shillings, Proof (1947-1952)
Gold award winner for three consecutive years and exhibits a Set Rating of 67.57 out of the possible 69.07 points which is 100% complete.
SWvdM - South African Elizabeth II 5 Shillings, Prooflike (1953-1960)
Gold award winner for three consecutive years and exhibits a Set Rating of 68.65 out of the possible 69.20 points which is 100% complete.
SWvdM - South African Elizabeth II 5 Shillings, Proof (1953-1960)
Gold award winner for two consecutive years which exhibits a Set Rating of 67.90 out of the possible 69.10 points that is 100% complete.
AFA71 - South African Elizabeth II 1/2 Pound & Pound, Proof (1953-1960)
Most of the grades within set are Proof 65 and above and 2022 marks the third year this member will be awarded Gold. 100% complete and displaying a Set Rating of 66.44 out of the possible 68.84 points.
mklprescott - South African George V Sovereigns, Circulation Strikes (1923-1932)
The median grade for this set is MS65 or Gem, a few examples are tied for finest known, the Set Rating is 66.46 out of a possible 67.26 points, and 100% complete.
Ian Nicholson - 1896 South African Year Set
A new Gold award winner for 2022, theTop Pop 2 1/2 Shilling coin is a brilliant jewel in this short collection. The Set Rating boasts a score of 64.59 out of the possible 65.22 points and the set is 100% complete.
BEST FROM SOUTHERN RHODESIA
Cannonball! - Southern Rhodesia Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1934-1954)
(Note that this award has 2 sub-sets in this collection) Gold award winner for the fourth year in a row, this 118 coin set is 100% complete with many Top Pop coins, and the Set Rating is 62.80 out of the possible 65.80 points.
Cannonball! - Southern Rhodesia 1/2 Crown, Circulation Strikes (1932-1954)
Another four year Gold award winner in a row, this set is 100% complete, and the Set Rating is 61.26 out of the possible 66.17 points.
ASIA
BEST FROM CEYLON
Cannonball! - Ceylon 5 Cents Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1870-1945)
A first year Gold award winner with 100% completion and a Set Rating of 63.61 out of the possible 66.61 points available.
BEST FROM CHINA
TCzuibang - China Empire Denomination Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1736-1911)
For starters, this type set has an Empire Dollar in MS66 which is rather impressive! Overall a very pleasant set to say the least that's 100% complete, and sporting a Set Rating of 64.28 out of the possible 66.25 points available.
YY安徽两角 - China Anhwei Province 10C, Circulation Strikes (1897-1898)
An absolutely fabulous collection that has remained "King" for three years in a row. It's hard to imagine that some will dethrone this member with a higher score than the Set Rating of 64.67 out of the possible 67 points available.
YY安徽两角 - China Anhwei Province 20C, Circulation Strikes (1897-1901)
Boasting a Set Rating of 64.00 out of the possible 67.50 points available. This stunning collection is 100% complete, though the set is short, it's overflowing with one rarity after another, and some of these coins are difficult to find in VF grades!
Keith Chiang (Taipei Collection) - China Chihli Province 10C, Circulation Strikes (1896-1899)
Gold award winner for three consecutive years, it's hard to imagine a better set exists intact, and the Set Rating of 62.86 out of the possible 65.28 points is splendid!
Guo Lin - China Chihli Province 50C, Circulation Strikes (1896-1899)
Gold award winner for two consecutive years, though the grades are mostly AU as an average, the set is very difficult to assemble as a whole, and the Set Rating of 53.80 out of the possible 63.80 points is above average.
TCzuibang - China Fukien Province Denomination Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1844-1932)
Gold award winner for three consecutive years which is 100% complete and exhibiting a Set Rating of 51.38 out of the possible 64.94 points.
TAIPEI COLLECTION 北洋七分二厘 - China Hupeh Province 10C, Circulation Strikes (1894-1909)
Gold award winner for the third consecutive year and sports a Set Rating of 64.40 out of the possible 67.20 points available. Two of the three coins in this set are tied for Top Pop at PCGS.
TCzuibang - China Yunnan Province 50C, Circulation Strikes (1908-1949)
Gold award winner for the second consecutive year and sports a Set Rating of 62.98 out of the possible 66.47 points. Many of these coins are available in higher grades than presented but it would be quite a challenge to unlodge the current member from their number one position.
Sun Keqin - People's Republic of China Complete Set, Proof (1981-2000)
(Note that this award has 2 sub-sets in this collection) It is unlikely this member will be unlodged from their pole position anytime soon. The amount of time it would take for a new member to assemble all of these coins in the same grades could take several years. To mimic this members achievement within the PCGS Set Registry would be almost an impossibility. But then again, anything may be possible with perseverance. A Gold winner for the second consecutive year and this member sports a Set Rating of 61.11 out of the possible 69.35 points.
202yi - People's Republic of China Early Hard Cent Complete Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1955-1978)
Gold award winner for the third year in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 67.82 out of the possible 69.39 points available keeps this set at the top!
Dabin Coins - People's Republic of China Commemoratives Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1984-Present)
(Note that this award has 6 sub-set in this collection) Gold award winner for the second year in a row, 99.20% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 68.10 out of the possible 68.71 points available.
Martin Fragell - Panda Gold 100 Yuan (1 oz) with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1982-2000)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) Gold award winner for the third year in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 69.83 out of the possible 70.52 points available.
TCzuibang - China Manchoukuo Fen, Circulation Strikes (1933-1945)
Gold award winner for the third year in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 64.00 out of the possible 66.45 points available.
BEST FROM HONG KONG SAR
sportsnutsf - Hong Kong Elizabeth II 1000 Commemorative Dollars Gold, Proof (1975-1986)
Gold award winner for the third year in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 68.44 out of the possible 71.25 points available.
BEST FROM INDIA
anilgupta - India Rupee Silver Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1835-1945)
More than one-third of the coins within this set are Top Pop. This may not seem an impressive at first, but to find many of these issues in MS63 is sometimes exceptionally difficult. Take for example the 1840 (C or B) MS65 Rupee, it's an absolute stunner and vitually unheard of to find in the Gem/MS65 designation. Gold award winner for the third year in row, 99.05% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 63.01 out of the possible 65.85 points available. This members title remains intact for the third year in a row and it would be most difficult to take the number one spot from this member anytime soon.
BRIAN JEFFREY GREER SR. - India Sovereigns, Circulation Strikes (1918, 2013-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 68.61 out of the possible 69.11 points available.
BEST FROM ISRAEL
J & D Fishman Collection - Israel Pruta Complete Set, Proof (1949)
Gold winner for the third year in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 65.19 out of the possible 68.42 points available.
BEST FROM JAPAN
Ohtani's Collection - Japanese Non-Gold Reform Coinage Denomination Type Set (1948-present)
A third year Gold award co-winner with a member, 100% completion, and demonstrating a Set Rating of 70.00 out of the possible 70.00 points. A perfect score!
ede1964 - Japanese Non-Gold Reform Coinage Denomination Type Set (1948-present)
A third year Gold award co-winner with a member, 100% completion, and demonstrating a Set Rating of 70.00 out of the possible 70.00 points. Another perfect score!
Jsalmon - Japanese Hirohito 50 Sen, Circulation Strikes (1928-1948)
Gold award winner for two years in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 65.65 out of the possible 68.47 points available.
BEST FROM PALESTINE
The Palestine Collection - Palestine Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1927-1946)
Gold award winner for the third year in a row, the set is 100% complete, and overall marvelous to view. The Crown Jewel within this set is the 1931 100 Mils denimonation, graded MS64, which is Top Pop, and none finer are known! The remainder of the set is sporadically populated with Top Pop coins and coins that exhibit superlative eye-appeal. Scoring a Set Rating of 65.21 out of the possible 66.87 points available, this assemblage, we suspect will remain at the helm for many years to come.
BEST FROM PHILIPPINES - SPANISH COLONIAL
Christopher Galindo - Spanish Philippines 4 Pesos Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1861-1868)
A second year Gold award winner, this condition sensitive set is 100% complete, and exhibits a Set Rating of 50.38 out of the possible 62.25 points.
BEST FROM PHILIPPINES REPUBLIC
Bill Berania - Philippines Silver Commemoratives Basic Set (1947-1999)
A fifth year Gold award winner, 100% complete, and exhibits a Set Rating of 68.06 out of the possible 70.14 points.
Yam's Collection - Philippines Gold Commemoratives Basic Set (1970-1999)
A fourth year Gold award winner, 100% complete, and exhibits a Set Rating of 69.48 out of the possible 70.24 points.
BEST FROM SAUDI ARABIA
Adam D. Smith - Saudi Arabia Kingdom Coinage Set, Specimen (1937)
A first year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this short set exhibits some blazing looking examples, and boasts a Set Rating of 67.00 out of the possible 67.50 points available.
BEST FROM SINGAPORE
Ronnie 666 - Singapore Lunar $10 Silver, Proof (1981-1992)
A four year Gold award winner, a number of Top Pop coins exist, and the collection has a Set Rating of 70.00 out of the possible 70.24 points.
BEST FROM SYRIA
Brandywine - Syria Republic Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1947-1958)
A four year Gold award winner, half the coins are the finest known to exist, and the collection has a Set Rating of 66.13 out of the possible 67.75 points.
Brandywine - Syria United Arab Republic Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1958-1960)
Noted by the member within their write up, this set was dedicated to grandma "Josephine", who was always proud of her "Syrian heritage". 100% complete, the coins are very pleasant to view and score a Set Rating of 67.00 out of the possible 67.50 points available.
BEST FROM TURKEY
RareRounds TopPop - World's Finest - Turkish Ottoman Empire Muhammad V Silver Denomination Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1909-1918)
This first year Gold award winner displays a short set with splendid eye-appeal. Scoring a Set Rating of 64.50 out of the possible 65.65 points available.
EUROPE
BEST FROM AUSTRIA
GDH - Austrian Gold Vienna Philharmonic 1/10 oz, Circulation Strikes (1991-present)
Gold award winner for the third year in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 70.07 out of the possible 70.90 points available.
BEST FROM BULGARIA
ARCHONT NUMISMATICS - Bulgarian Principality 10 Stotinki Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1888-1917)A first year recipient of the Gold award, this short denomination set displays coins with pleasant eye-appeal. 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 65.56 out of the possible 67.88 points available, greater competition is not far behind.
ARCHONT NUMISMATICS - Bulgarian Principality 50 Stotinki Silver with 1916 Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1883-1916)
Another first year Gold award winner, another set with sharp looking coins, 100% complete, and the Set Rating is 63.50 out of a possible 67.50 possible points available.
Santutso - Bulgarian Principality 10 Leva and 20 Leva Gold Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1894-1912)
A first year Gold award winner, this short set is 100% complete and sports a Set Rating of 62.00 out of 65.16 possible points avaiable. These condition sensitive issues are becoming increasingly difficult to find as the collector base increases.
BEST FROM DENMARK
Badger Hound - Denmark 2 Kroner Basic Set, Commemorative Strikes (1888-1958)
Every coin within this set is beyond the MS64 and all examples are brilliant to view. 100% complete and scoring a Set Rating of 65.61 out of the possible 67.86 points available.
Badger Hound - Faeroe Islands Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1941)
Each coin within this set is the finest known at PCGS, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a perfect Set Rating of 66.60 out of the possible 66.60 points available!
BEST FROM FINLAND
thush - Finland 50 Pennia, Circulation Strikes (1907-1917)
Gold award winner four years in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 66.90 out of the possible 68.20 points available.
BEST FROM FRANCE
Greg Samorajski - French 50 Centimes, Franc, 2 Franc Multi Denomination Set, Circulation Strikes (1897-1920)
A first year recipient of the Gold award, set is 100% complete, and scores a Set Rating of 66.30 out of the possible 67.42 points available. 42 out of 68 coins are finest known, many examples have been purchased from the V&A Delhaye Collection, and there are some monster toned beauties in this collection.
AYDIN TORUN - French 20 Francs Gold Rooster, Circulation Strikes (1899-1914)
A third year winner of the Gold award who is also a "YN" or "Young Numismatist", 100% complete, more than half the coins are Top pop, and scores a Set Rating of 65.91 out of the possible 67.31 points available. Bravo!
Orpailleur - French 100 Francs Gold Angel, Circulation Strikes (1878-1914)
A challenging set to assemble in the precious metal of gold, 95.83% completed, and this member scores a Set Rating of 57.89 out of the possible 66.39 points available.
Geonaute - French 5 Centimes, Circulation Strikes (1898-1921)
This member scores a Set Rating of 68.66 out of the possible 68.95 points available. 100% completion, the third year in a row the member has won a Gold award, and 22 out of 23 coins are the finest known which is quite an achievement in itself!
Geonaute - French 10 Centimes, Circulation Strikes (1898-1921)
A third year winner of the Gold award, 100% complete, more than two-thirds the coins are Top Pop, and the member scores a Set Rating of 67.81 out of the possible 69.02 points available.
kwayoo - French Centime, Circulation Strikes (1962-2001)
Another third year in a row winner of the Gold award, 100% completion, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.00 out of the possible 69.15 points available.
thush - French West Africa Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1944-1957)
A 100% completed series that has many Top Pop coins and member scores a Set Rating of 65.75 out of the possible 67.00 points available.
thush - French West Africa Complete Essais Set, Specimens (1948-1957)
A pleasant set of Specimen Coinage and all examples are the finest known! Second year Gold award winner, 100% set completion, and the member exhibits a Set Rating of 68.07 out of the possible 68.07 points. A perfect score!
thush - French Cameroon Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1924-1958)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, 100% complete, and scoring a Set Rating of 62.87 out of the possible 64.07 points available.
BEST FROM GERMANY
C. Knox Collection - German States 3 Mark Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1908-1918)
(Note that this award has 6 sub-sets in this collection) This members collection contains high grade coins that are pleasant to view. A first year recipient of the Gold award, 100% complete, and scores a Set Rating of 62.86 out of the possible 67.83 points available.
C. Knox Collection - German States 3 Mark Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1908-1918)
Another marvelous set from the C. Knox Collection that is populated with one high grade coin after another. Gold award winner for the second year in a row, 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.81 out of the possible 66.85 points available.
C. Knox Collection - German States 3 Mark One From Each State, Proof (1908-1918)
One eye-appealing beauty after another exists within set, 100% complete, winnning a Gold award for the second year in a row, and this member scores a Set Rating of 68.31 out of the possible 70.57 points available.
Johnjohn10 - German Empire Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1873-1922)
A first year Gold award winner, a single coin within the set is an MS64, and the remainder of the coins are MS65 and above all the way to MS68! 100% complete and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.79 out of the possible 67.19 points available.
Johnjohn10 - German 25 Pfennig Basic Set, Proof (1909-1912)
A four year Gold award winner, the majority of the coins within the set are Top Pop, and the collection has a Set Rating of 68.00 out of the possible 69.09 points.
The Sheffield Collection No. 7. - German 1/2 Mark Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1905-1919)
A challenging set to assemble, 98.73% completed, this member scores a Set Rating of 61.94 out of the possible 66.77 points available.
Hans Gruber - German Third Reich 2 Reichspfennig Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1936-1940)
This member scores a Set Rating of 63.61 out of the possible 67.93 points available, a second year Gold award winner, 100% complete, and this set also exhibits some Top Pop coins as well.
James K. Emery Jr. - German Third Reich 2 Reichmark Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1936-1939)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% complete, this member scores a Set Rating of 64.52 out of 66.35 points available.
Sebastian Dürr Münzzentrum-Dürr - German 5 Reichsmark Commemoratives Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1925-1932)
Another second Gold award year winner, this short commemorative set displays a median grade of MS65 or above, and exhibits a Set Rating of 65.37 out of 66.48 points available.
Johnjohn10 - German Third Reich Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1933-1948)
A first year Gold award winner, set is 100% complete, many high grade examples populate slots, and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.53 out of the possible 66.02 points available which is a near a perfect score!
NDRob BRD 5 DM Set - German 5 Mark Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1951-1974)
This first year winner of the Gold award unseated 2021's winner by a mere .03 points and a few of the coins in this set are beautifully toned such as the 1966-G and 1968-G examples. This member has completed 100% of their set and scores a Set Rating of 65.66 out of a 67.37 points available.
Stephan Fogleman - German 5 Mark Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes (1968-1990)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 68.19 out of 69.72 points available.
CoinKing - German 10 Mark Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes (1966-1990)
Third year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 68.21 out of the possible 69.55 points available.
CoinKing - German 5 Mark Commemoratives, Proof (1952-1986)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 70.49 out of 71.18 points available.
BEST FROM GREAT BRITAIN
Paul Menzies Ltd. - British Five Guineas Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1668-1753)
Wow! To put this type set together is 100% remarkable task. First, one would require the Millions of dollars and then one would need to find the coins. Which neither task is easy since the coins have appreciated at an unbelievable trajectory over the last two years. This member as completed the set 100% and boasts a Set Rating of 58.00 out of 62.71 points available.
RGS III - British George VI Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1937-1952)
A first year Gold award winner that has completed the set 100%, a number of "finest known" examples exist throughout the set, and the member scores an impressive Set Rating of 65.13 out of a possible 66.88 points available.
RGS III - British Elizabeth II Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1953-1967)
Another first year Gold award for RGS III, this set has many sharp looking Red examples, and many additional eye-appealing coins that are above the MS65 level. 100% complete this member scores a Set Rating of 65.91 out of 67.59 points available.
Burns Collection - British Silver and Copper Type Set Victoria, Circulation Strikes (1837-1901)
A new Gold award winner in 2022, this collection has a handful of Top Pop examples that are tied for finest known. Some of the examples that are visible display marvelous eye-appeal and sharp strikes. 100% complete and the member scores a Set Rating of 67.05 out of the possible 67.57 points available.
Paul Menzies Ltd. - British Victoria Five Pounds Gold Date Set, Proof (1839-1893)
One of the shortest sets in the Set Registry but the most impressive. The finest jewel in this crown is the 1839 Una and the Lion that's graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo which is now valued at $500,000 USD and a dream coin for collectors worldwide. Third year Gold winner, has a set that is 100% complete, and the collection has a Set Rating of 66.00 out of the possible 66.90 points which is just shy of perfect.
thelondoncoincompany - British Elizabeth II Gold Five Pound Commemorative Date Set, Proof (1990-present)
A second year Gold award winner, 96% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 67.16 out of 70.00 points available.
Dennis G. Allen - British Elizabeth II Half-Sovereign Date Set, Proof (1980-present)
Third year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 95.12% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.62 out of the possible 70.00 points available.
Trident Collection - British George III Crown Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1818-1820)
Another third year winner of the Gold award, this short set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 64.67 out of 66.33 points available.
chrisnapolitano - British Victoria Three Pence Maundy Date Set, Prooflike (1838-1901)
Fifth year Gold award winner, a set that is 100% complete, and the collection has a Set Rating of 64.19 out of the possible 66.08 points.
chrisnapolitano - British Victoria Silver Penny Maundy Date Set, Prooflike (1838-1901)
Fifth year Gold award winner, a set that is 100% complete, and the collection has a Set Rating of 65.05 out of the possible 66.45 points.
Deepblue Collection - British Victoria Three Halfpence with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1838-1862)
Third year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 63.78 out of the possible 66.22 points available.
wybrit - British Victoria Halfpenny Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1838-1901)
More than half the coins within the set are the finest known and this member is a third year Gold award winner. Pleasant looking examples are displayed, 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.68 out of the possible 65.81 points available.
derollins - British Elizabeth II 2 Pounds Silver Britannia Basic Set, Proof (1997-present)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 69.03 out of 70.82 points available.
Deepblue Collection - British Elizabeth II Ten Pence Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1968-present)
Set contains a majority of the single finest coins known within PCGS and the set is 100% complete. Member scores a Set Rating of 67.18 out of 67.50 points available.
Deepblue Collection - British Elizabeth II Twenty Pence Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1982-present)
Third year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 67.65 out of the possible 67.70 points available which is almost perfect.
Deepblue Collection -British Elizabeth II Fifty Pence Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1969-present)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 98.65% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.73 out of the possible 68.57 points available.
Deepblue Collection - British Elizabeth II Two Pound Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1986-present)
A second year Gold award winner, 97.78% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 66.24 out of 67.03 points available.
Deepblue Collection - British Elizabeth II Ten Pence Coin Hunt A-Z Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (2018)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 66.19 out of 66.30 points available.
Adrian L. Smith - British 1911 Proof Set
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, 100% complete, this set has outstanding eye-appeal, and scores a Set Rating of 66.32 out of 69.21 points available.
BEST FROM GREECE
Hermes - Greece 10 Lepta Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1828-1973)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 64.44 out of 65.96 points available.
BEST FROM IRELAND
Jonathan "Clio" Canfield - Irish Shilling Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1928-1968)
A splendid eye-appealing collection, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 64.37 out of the possible 65.83 points available.
John E Blake - Irish Florin Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1928-1968)
Third year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 95.65% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 52.00 out of the possible 65.00 points available.
BEST FROM LITHUANIA
Greenas (Arunas Abramavicius) - Lithuania Republic Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1925-1936)
A second year Gold winner, set contains a number of MS65 grades which are pleasant to view, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 65.03 out of 67.60 points available.
BEST FROM NETHERLANDS
Greg Barrett- Netherlands East Indies Ship Gulden, Circulation Strikes (1802)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, displays some splendid looking coins, and the member scores a Set Rating of 63.64 out of the possible 66.92 points available.
BEST FROM SPAIN
Jorge Tierno - Spain 20 Pesetas, Circulation Strikes (1887-1904)
Gold award winner for four years in a row, 100% complete, and scores a Set Rating of 63.18 out of 65.47 points available.
Jorge Tierno - Spain 25 Pesetas, Circulation Strikes (1876-1885)
Gold award winner for the fifth year in a row, 100% complete, and scores a Set Rating of 64.35 out of 66.26 points available.
BEST FROM SWITZERLAND
The Sheffield Collection No. 3 - Swiss 2 Silver Francs, Circulation Strikes (1850-1967)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 98.11% complete and the member scores a Set Rating of 63.00 out of the possible 68.02 points available.
Swiss Shooting Talers (by Seba & Paddy) - Swiss Shooting Festival Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes (1842-1939)
Gold award winner for four years in a row, 100% complete, and scores a Set Rating of 65.81 out of 67.23 points available.
49ermatt - Swiss Shooting Festival Commemoratives 50 Francs (1984-present)
Gold award winner for three years in a row, 100% complete, and scores a Set Rating of 69.61 out of 70.94 points available.
BEST FROM UKRAINE
Tryzub - Ukraine Commemoratives 5 Hryven, Circulation Strikes (1998-Present)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 70.28 out of 70.36 points available.
Tryzub - Ukraine Commemoratives Silver 10 Hryven (1996-Present)
Gold award winner for 2022, 99.38% complete, member scores a Set Rating of 70.11 out of 71.11 points available. A perfect score!
NORTH AMERICA
BEST FROM BAHAMAS
Old Coin Dawg - Bahamas Dollars, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1966-1980)
Gold award winner for three years in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 69.27 out of 69.96 points available.
Old Coin Dawg - Bahamas 5 Dollars, Circulation Strike and Proof (1966-1991)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 69.00 out of the possible 69.86 points available.
BEST FROM BRITISH HONDURAS
Cannonball! - British Honduras Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1885-1973)
(Note that this award has 5 sub-sets in this collection) Gold award winner for four years in a row , a set that exhibits one Top Pop example after another, 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 60.40 out of 63.61 points available. .
BEST FROM CANADA
Lantern Collection - Canadian Coins Complete Set with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1858-1952)
A gargantuan set with 618 required, this second year Gold award winner is 85.44% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 51.35 out of 65.53 points available.
Lantern Collection - Canadian Coins Complete Set with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1953 to date)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) Another immense set with 603 required, this third year Gold award winner is 96.02% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 51.35 out of 65.34 points available.
Lantern Collection - Canadian Complete Cents Set with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1858-2012)
A set that exhibits a great abundance of Top Pop examples, Ex. Belzberg, Ex. Landon, and Ex. Ted Frick coins as well. Our member has 96.57% of the set complete and scores a Set Rating of 59.67 out of 66.30 points available.
Burns Collection - Canadian Silver Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1858-1967)
Set exhibits a few finest known examples, a few Top Pop examples are present, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 66.35 out of 67.42 points available.
Rob Turner - Canadian Victoria Cents with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1858-1901)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) A second year Gold award winner, many finest known examples exist throughout the set, 100% complete, this member scores a Set Rating of 58.89 out of 62.51 points available.
Rob Turner - Canadian Large Cents with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1858-1920)
Gold award winner for the fourth year in a row, set also contains finest known examples, 100% complete, this member scores a Set Rating of 61.35 out of 64.39 points available.
Rob Turner - Canadian Large Cents, Specimens (1858-1912)
An exceptional collection of specimens which are all pedigreed, Gold award winner for the third year in a row, 100% complete, this member scores a Set Rating of 67.86 out of 68.41 points available.
Romaldkirk Dent Collection - Canadian Elizabeth II Cents with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1953-2012)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) A Gold award winner again in 2022, 10 examples in the set are finest known, and many Top Pop examples exist. Set is 100% complete and the member scores a Set Rating of 68.61 out of 69.62 points available.
The Canadian Beaver Hunter - Canadian Nickel Five Cents Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1922 to date)
(Note that this award has 2 sub-sets in this collection) First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.24 out of the possible 67.76 points available.
Lantern Collection - Canadian Elizabeth II Ten Cents with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1953 to date)
(Note that this award has 2 sub-sets in this collection) First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.38 out of the possible 67.89 points available.
Burns Collection - Canadian Elizabeth II Silver Ten Cents, Proof-Likes (1953-1967)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 67.26 out of 69.10 points available.
Athena - Canadian Victoria Twenty and Twenty-Five Cents Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1858-1901)
This visually appealing set is masterful to view and one of the finest represented within the PCGS Set Registry. A second year Gold award winner, 100% complete, this member scores a Set Rating of 66.87 out of 67.26 points available.
Perth Collection - Canadian Edward VII Twenty-Five Cents Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1902-1910)
Another set that is mesmerizing to view for us coin nerds. We encourage you to take a tour of this metropolis of masterpieces. A third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 68.36 out of 68.36 points available. A perfect score and an amazing set!
Lantern Collection - Canadian Elizabeth II Twenty-Five Cents with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1953 to date)
(Note that this award has 2 sub-sets in this collection) A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 61.97 out of 68.11 points available.
Burns Collection - Canadian Silver Twenty-Five Cents Basic Set, Proof-Likes (1949-1967)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 99.09% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 67.16 out of the possible 68.86 points available.
Perth Collection - Canadian Edward VII Fifty Cents with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1902-1910)
A gorgeous collection of numismatic marvels that we recommend viewing, half of the coins are finest known, and the remaining are amazing to say the least. A second year Gold winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 66.02 out of 66.86 points available.
Lantern Collection - Canadian Fifty Cents with Varieties, Proof-Likes (1951 to date)
This member has been the recipient of awards for over a decade and continues to improve their set. A second year Gold award winner, 96.88% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 66.31 out of 68.65 points available.
MR SATKI - Canadian Silver Dollars with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1935-1967)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 60.42 out of 66.92 points available.
SMK Collection - Canadian Silver Dollars with Varieties, Proof-Likes (1949-1967)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) More than 50% of the coins are Top Pop within this collection with some finest known examples as well. A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 68.08 out of 68.90 points available.
MR SATKI - Canadian George V and VI Dollars with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1935-1952)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 62.73 out of the possible 66.79 points available.
Craig Blancett - Canadian Complete Gold Set, Circulation Strikes (1909-1919)
A first year award Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 64.87 out of 66.95 points available.
RGS III - Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Privy Set (1998 to date)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 68.06 out of 68.45 points available.
Sandy Campbell - Canadian Gold $50 Maple Leaf (1979 to date)
A second year Gold award winner, 97.56% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 65.41 out of 69.59 points available.
Lantern Collection - 1900 Canadian Mint Set
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 64.42 out of 68.69 points available.
Lantern Collection - 1913 Canadian Mint Set with Gold
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 63.55 out of 67.21 points available.
Burns Collection - 1965 Canadian PL Set
A first year award Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 68.83 out of 70.50 points available.
BEST FROM CUBA
Jorge Zaragozí - Cuban 20 Centavos, Circulation Strikes (1915-1952)
Each coin displays sharp eye-appeal and a few examples are Top Pop. First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.82 out of the possible 66.71 points available.
Virginia Transplant - Cuban Peso, Circulation Strikes (1915-1953)
A Gold award winner again, the 1953 Peso displays magnifcent eye-appeal, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 64.21 out of 66.03 points available.
Jorge Zaragozí - Cuban Complete Gold Peso Set, Circulation Strikes (1915-1916)
A second year Gold award winner, brilliant looking coins populate the set, 100% complete, this member scores a Set Rating of 63.21 out of 65.97 points available.
BEST FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Fernando A. Baez Guerrero - Dominican Republic Early Republic, Circulation Strikes (1844-1897)
This collection of condition sensitive denominations is a third year Gold award winner. The set is 100% complete and this member scores a Set Rating of 59.86 out of 62.58 points available.
Federico Ornes (Ornesgem) - Dominican Republic Centavo, Circulation Strikes (1937-1989)
A third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 68.44 out of 69.23 points available.
Fernando A. Baez Guerrero - Dominican Republic 1/2 Peso, Circulation Strikes (1937-1990)
Another third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 66.08 out of 67.10 points available.
BEST FROM GREENLAND
White Bear Collection - Greenland Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1926-1944)
A third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 65.63 out of 67.18 points available.
BEST FROM GUATEMALA
Pasadena Collection - Guatemala Quetzal Gold Set, Circulation Strikes (1926)
This short set has one of the finest known examples and a Pop One coin as well that is Ex. Clapp-Eliasberg! A third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 64.00 out of 65.87 points available.
BEST FROM HAITI
Fernando A. Baez Guerrero - Haitian Silver 50 Gourdes, Proof (1973-1983)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, this set is 90% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 53.68 out of 61.29 points available.
Fernando A. Baez Guerrero - Haitian Silver 100 Gourdes, Proof (1977-1981)
A second year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 68.63 out of 69.37 points available.
Fernando A. Baez Guerrero - Haitian Gold 100 Gourdes, Proof (1967-1973)
Another third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 61.70 out of 70.45 points available.
BEST FROM HONDURAS
Pasadena Collection - Honduras Silver Lempira, Circulation Strikes (1931-1937)
For the third year in a row this member continues his position at number one. With the exception of one coin, all examples are finest known within PCGS. Third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 65.17 out of 66.16 points available.
BEST FROM MEXICO
daniel.whyman (2) - Mexican Branch Mint 8 Reales Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1823-1897)
First year Gold winner in 2022, many of the coins within the set exhibit exceptional eye-appeal, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 64.13 out of the possible 64.96 points available.
libertycoin - Mexican Empire of Maximilian Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1864-1867)
First year Gold winner in 2022, this set exhibits some beauties, 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 64.11 out of the possible 65.44 points available. Almost a perfect score.
Charles A. McVey - Mexican Silver Peso Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1866-1945)
Gold award winner in 2022, this set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 59.13 out of 65.56 points available.
Guillermo Sanchez - Mexican Silver 50 Centavos, Circulation Strikes (1905-1945)
A few finest known examples exsist as well as many Top Pop examples as well. First year Gold winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 67.30 out of the possible 67.74 points available.
fm9452752 - Mexican Silver 100 Pesos Commemoratives (1985-1992)
A third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 68.14 out of 70.64 points available.
Gary Jeski - Mexican 2 Onza Silver, Circulation Strikes (1996-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, this set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 65.32 out of 70.60 points available.
SelectDesign - Mexican Onza Silver, Circulation Strikes (1982-present)
A third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 70.19 out of 70.40 points available.
Gabriel Bellman - Mexican 1/4 Onza Silver, Proof (1992-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, this set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 69.89 out of 70.92 points available.
Great Day - Mexican 1/2 Onza Gold, Proof (1989-present)
A third year Gold award winner, 100% completion, this member scores a Set Rating of 70.52 out of 70.90 points available.
BEST FROM PANAMA
elp21091966 - 1904 Panamanian Proof Set
One of the many masterpiece sets that exists within the PCGS Set Registry. One of five sets known in the world, this Gold award winner scores a Set Rating of 64.00 out of 67.33 points available. .
elp21091967 - Panama Type Set, Circulation Strikes (1904-1962)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, this set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 64.92 out of 66.28 points available.
BEST FROM PUERTO RICO
Matt K - Puerto Rico Decimal Coinage, Circulation Strikes (1895-1896)
Gold award winner for the second year, this set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 65.13 out of 66.81 points available.
SOUTH AMERICA
BEST FROM BOLIVIA
luis - Bolivia 1/2 Sol Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1827-1863)
Fourteen coins in the set are finest known at PCGS are the remainder are almost all superb beauties to view. Gold award winner for the fourth year in a row, 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 64.02 out of 65.65 points available.
luis - Bolivia 4 Soles Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1827-1860)
Gold award winner for the third year in a row, 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 44.50 out of 49.88 points available.
BEST FROM PERU
Greg Margulies - Peru 1/2 Dinero Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1893-1917)
Gold award winner for the third year in a row, this set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 68.11 out of 68.40 points available.
Aaron J. Brami - Peru Dinero Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1893-1916)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, this set is 95.65% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 47.02 out of 53.48 points available.
OCEANIA
BEST FROM AUSTRALIA
Paul Whenman - Australian Three Monarchs Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1911-1964)
The largest set within the "Monarch" category that consists 333 slots is 100% completed by this member. The number of finest known examples are some of the highlights of the set as are the Top Pop examples. A second year Gold winner in 2022 and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.98 out of the possible 66.94 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian George V Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1911-1936)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) The largest set within the "Monarch" category that consists 333 slots is 100% completed by this member. The number of finest known examples are some of the highlights of the set as are the Top Pop examples. A second year Gold winner in 2022 and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.98 out of the possible 66.94 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian George VI Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1938-1952)
A majority of the set contains Top Pop examples and several finest known examples as well within PCGS. First year Gold winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.31 out of the possible 67.14 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian 1/2 Pennies, Circulation Strikes (1911-1936)
Gold award winner in 2022, this set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.38 out of 67.19 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian Pennies Complete Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1911-1964)
(Note that this award has 7 sub-sets in this collection) A Gold award winner in the past reclaims their spot at number one, this set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.28 out of 66.12 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian Threepence Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1910-1964)
(Note that this award has 3 sub-sets in this collection) The set contians 11 examples that are finest known and 30+ coins are tied for Top Pop! Set is 100% complete and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.38 out of 67.33 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian Sixpence Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1910-1963)
(Note that this award has 3 sub-sets in this collection) Every coin in the set is above the MS65 level and some of the examples are stunning to view. Second year Gold winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.80 out of the possible 67.63 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian Florin Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1910-1963)
(Note that this award has 5 sub-sets in this collection) Fifth year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 66.03 out of the possible 67.01 points available.
Humanist - Australian Complete Half Sovereign Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1855-1918)
(Note that this award has 6 sub-sets in this collection) Though the Set Rating may not seem high, the degree of difficulty a complete set is an arduous task, and a few finest known examples exist within the set as well. First year Gold winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 57.45 out of the possible 63.06 points available.
CB Gold Collection - Australian Victoria Sydney Mint Sovereigns Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1855-1870)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, this set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 57.68 out of 64.84 points available.
CB Gold Collection - Australian Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereigns, Circulation Strikes (1871-1887)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 96.15% complete and this member scores a Set Rating of 61.00 out of 64.30 points available.
CB Gold Collection - Australian Victoria Jubilee Head Sovereigns Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1887-1893)
This short collection of sovereigns has three of the finest known examples and more Top Pop examples to boot. A first year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 64.77 out of the possible 65.56 points available.
EurekaCollection - Australian Victoria Jubilee Head Sovereigns with Varieties, Circulation Strikes (1887-1893)
A splendid looking collection of varietal sovereigns. Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 62.99 out of 65.29 points available.
CB Gold Collection - Australian Melbourne Mint Sovereigns, Circulation Strikes (1887-1931)
Many Top Pop examples exist throughout the set, Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 64.48 out of 65.72 points available.
Australian Earth Edward VII Sovereigns - AAustralian Edward VII Sovereigns, Circulation Strikes (1902-1910)
A splendid collection of sovereigns, this first year Gold award winner in 2022 is 100% complete. The member scores a Set Rating of 64.34 out of the possible 65.55 points available.
CB Gold Collection - Australian George V Sovereigns, Circulation Strikes (1911-1931)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 58.68 out of 59.79 points available. Which is a perfect score!
msn - Australian Florin Commemorative Set, Proof (1927-1954)
Please view these coins if you have a chance, as this gorgeous collection displays one magnificent colorful example after another. It's doubtful this member will be ousted from being at the top anytime soon. A Gold award winner for the second year in a row, 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 67.00 out of the possible 67.00 points available. Another perfect score within the PCGS Set Registry! .
msn - 1934 Australian Proof Set
Another majestic collection that exclusively exists within the PCGS Set Registry Universe! Take a tour of these coins when possible to see some of the finest Australian proof coins to exist. Gold award winner for the third year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 67.56 out of 68.22 points available.
Mike Mildon - Australian One Cents, Proof (1966-2010)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 71.89 out of the possible 71.96 points available.
Mike Mildon - Australian Two Cents, Proof (1966-2010)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 71.63 out of the possible 71.93 points available. Which is .30 point shy of a perfect score!
Andrew Sharpe - Australian Five Cents, Circulation Strikes (1966-Present)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 69.36 out of the possible 70.00 points available.
Mike Mildon - Australian Five Cents, Proof (1966-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 70.80 out of 71.02 points available.
Mike Mildon - Australian Ten Cents, Proof (1966-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 70.81 out of 70.96 points available. Which is a perfect score!
Paul Whenman - Australian Twenty Cents, Circulation Strikes (1966-Present)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 68.84 out of the possible 69.30 points available.
emu666 - Australian Twenty Cent Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes (1995-Present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 68.66 out of 69.14 points available.
Mike Mildon - Australian Twenty Cents, Proof (1966-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 70.86 out of 70.90 points available. Which is a perfect score!
Andrew Sharpe - Australian Fifty Cents, Circulation Strikes (1966-Present)
A challenging modern set that has 253 slots to complete and second place is edged out by a mere .26 points! First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 69.56 out of the possible 69.97 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian Fifty Cents Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes (1966-Present)
A Gold award winner in the past reclaims their spot at number one. This set is 100% complete and the member scores a Set Rating of 69.39 out of 70.06 points available.
Mike Mildon - Australian Fifty Cents, Proof (1966-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 70.73 out of 70.91 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian Dollars with Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes (1984-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 99.20% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 68.32 out of 69.56 points available.
Ivan Bristow - Australian Dollars Date Set, Proof (1984-present)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 69.90 out of the possible 70.00 points available.
Paul Whenman - Australian Two Dollars Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1988-present)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 68.17 out of 69.63 points available.
OZZGOLD - Australian Perth Mint Sovereigns $25, Proof (2009-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 71.00 out of 71.00 points available. A perfect score!
StarEagle Australian Opal Series - Australian Opal Series Silver Dollars Complete Set, Proof (2012-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 70.15 out of 71.15 points available.
RidgeLine Coins - Australian Kookaburra Silver Dollars, Circulation Strikes (1992-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 71.00 out of 71.00 points available. Which is a perfect score!
The Lunatic Collection - Australian Lunar Silver Dollars (1 oz), Circulation Strikes (1999-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 71.00 out of 71.00 points available. Which is a perfect score!
oldsmagnet - Australian Koala Silver Dollars (1 oz) Complete Set (2007-present)
(Note that this award has 1 sub-set in this collection) Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 70.36 out of 70.89 points available.
C. F. Gontero - Australian Lunar Gold $5 (1/20 oz), Circulation Strikes (1996-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 69.09 out of 71.18 points available.
Miksa - Australian Lunar Gold $100 (1 oz), Circulation Strikes (1996-present)
Gold award winner for three years in a row, set is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 70.92 out of 71.00 points available.
BEST FROM FIJI
Cannonball! - Fiji Complete Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1934-1968)
(Note that this award has 6 sub-sets in this collection) A fith year Gold award winner, more than 95% of the coins are Top Pop coins, which is impressive, and the collection has a Set Rating of 65.83 out of the possible 66.59 points.
Spearme a turtle 🐢 - Fiji One Ounce $2 Silver Bullion (2010-present)
Gold award winner for the second year in a row, 100% completion, and this member scores a Set Rating of 69.40 out of 70.80 points available.
BEST FROM NEW GUINEA
Cannonball! - New Guinea Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1929-1945)
Fourth year Gold award winner, set is 100% complete, and the collection has a Set Rating of 66.06 out of the possible 67.80 points.
BEST FROM NEW ZEALAND
Aurum - New Zealand Sixpence Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1933-1965)
A second year Gold award winner, which is 100% complete, and this member scores a Set Rating of 66.27 out of 67.53 points available.
Aurum - New Zealand Shilling Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1933-1965)
First year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, a few example are the finest known, and the member scores a Set Rating of 65.51 out of the possible 67.21 points available.
BEST FROM PALAU
Anita Desmond - Palau Complete Skull Set (2016-present)
A third year Gold award winner, set is 100% complete, this member scores a Set Rating of 71.00 out of 71.00 points available, which is a perfect score!
BEST FROM TUVALU
Cannonball! - Tuvalu Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1976-1994)
Gold award winner for the fourth year in a row, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 68.79 out of the possible 68.79 points available. Which is a perfect score!
Lubah - Tuvalu The Simpsons Series (2019-Present)
Every coin in this set is tied for Top Pop and visually appealing which is popular among coin collectors. Third year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 67.11 out of the possible 71.05 points available.
BEST MULTI-COUNTRY
Pasadena Collection - World Coins Manufactured by Mints of the United States Type Set
387 items are needed to complete this massive set and this member has conquered that feat by being 100% complete! This member has graciousley provided "comments" for each coin which is an education in itself to read. A Gold award winner for the third year in a row and the member scores a Set Rating of 60.96 out of the possible 65.01 points available.
John R. Good - 100 Greatest Women on Coins
Listed under the members description page are the following comments "About This Set: A collection of women who inspire us, lead us, entertain us, amaze us, impress us, and so many things more." This collection represents an interesting collection of coins from various countries. A first year Gold award winner in 2022, set is 100% complete, and the member scores a Set Rating of 69.41 out of 69.60 points available. "Inspire us, lead us, entertain us, amaze us, impress us, and so many things more."
Cannonball! - World Wildlife Fund 25th Anniversary Coin Collection, Proof (1986-1989)
One of the most "awesomest" sets ever produced by the Royal Mint in England. Depicting wildlife, this set is an international collection of coins that continues to gain popularity. Third year Gold award winner, set is 100% complete, and the Set Rating is 68.84 out of a possible 71.04 points.
YOUNG NUMISMATISTS
Danielle's - Long Beach Expo Treasure Hunt Set for Kids
This "YN" or "Young Numismatist has completed 98.08% of the set, congratulations, and the member scores a Set Rating of 62.90 out of the possible 64.36 points available. In addition, the member has won Gold award for the fourth year in a row row and keep up the good work!
10 Year Anniversary Recipients
Many sets in the Registry have been ranked number one for 10 years in a row. These sets are awarded the “10 Year Anniversary” icon by their sets to recognize the owners of these collections for their commitment to the hobby. To view a list of the 10 Year Anniversary Recipients, please click here.