1. Increase collector knowledge.
   
   Raise awareness of Liberty Seated Dollars by creating an achievable collecting goal that includes not just dates and mintmarks but also varieties. This would require that collectors build an understanding of the die preparation process, die wear, and minting conditions in the mid 1800’s. We believe that collectors will become more dedicated not only to a particular series but to numismatics in general if time is taken to acquire this in-depth knowledge.
   
   
2. Include a cross-section of variety types.
   
   Include variety types that are accepted and popular with collectors of all United States coinage. Important die variety types include repunched dates and mintmarks, misplaced date punches, excessive die wear and shattering of dies, and die doubling during the die hubbing process.
   
   
   
   
3. Create an achievable but challenging set.
   
   The set must be achievable in circulated and/or Mint State grades, but at the same time must be a challenging project that brings a sense of accomplishment as it is assembled. The completion of a Top-30 Liberty Seated Dollar varieties set should be a major numismatic event, and should be recognized within the Liberty Seated Collectors Club.
   
   

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