How many times (X) magnifying glass that you use to check coins?. - Page 4

kanga · 10-29-2009, 10:09 AM

Here's the die crack I didn't know about until I imaged the coin.
I can't easily see the total extent of the crack
BUT
because of the picture I know it's there and I can now get my loupe out and examine the whole thing.

**zekeguzz** · 10-30-2009, 09:29 AM

Thanks krispy. I'll try making a stand out of wood and then put plastic wrap over it to protect the coins. Otherwise I really like the micro scope with ability to attach a digial camera. I did try a digital microscope but that turned out to be a disaster for me. Couldn't keep it steady when trying to focus for one thing. Poor resolution, and not being able to see the whole coin too. Returned it!

bqcoins · 10-30-2009, 09:44 AM

I have a 5x for coins, a 16X harris for small details, and a hand held microscope for checking out mintmarks, overdates, etc. They suit me quite well.

bhp3rd · 10-31-2009, 12:09 PM

10X all the time 20x for close work. I can see most anything with these Baush and Lombe Hastings Triplets.
I suppose you can just use your eyes unaided but you must have some good eyes and that would not work for die varieties.
I do know of one dealer who buys a lot of coins and simply looks at them over his glasses at 12 inches, never uses a loupe at all.
Other than the strength I think the quality is of most importance of all,
cheap loupes give cheap results. Has a matter of fact when you get used to good loupes you cannot even see through junk ones.

grizz · 10-31-2009, 01:05 PM

......i start out with something like this. http://www.mageyes.com/Hobby.htm
.......and if it is interesting, i'll take another SERIOUS look with this.
http://www.sunrisedino.com/index.php...products_id=26