Cents Sets

The Traits Council has defined a number of Sets. Each set below lists its requirement and an example of qualifying Cents.

Patina Set

At least one Notable or higher from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).

Sig Set

At least one Significant or higher from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).

Spectrum Set

At least one Notable or higher from each of the 4 base patinas as well as the 2 noble patinas (Gold, Orange).

Fulls Set

At least one Full from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).

Full Spectrum Set

At least one Full from each of the 4 base patinas as well as the 2 noble patinas (Gold, Orange).

Contamination Sets

Based on how many of the 12 distinct contamination types a collection covers across its Cents.

Chronicle Set

Holds at least one Cent minted in each of 1971, 1979 and 1982.

Decades Sets

For each decade (1940s–1980s), holds at least one Cent from every mint year of that decade present in the collection.

Three Decades Set

Holds a complete decade set for the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s (1960–1982).

Full Decades Set

Holds a complete decade set for every decade present in the collection.

All Decades

Holds at least one Cent from every decade present in the collection (any mint year).