Forgot I also have 2 large cent 1845 a close view of Obv maybe a conunter mark + also maybe PMD that some one want keep as?:kewl:
Can someone offer up some hints for taking pictures of these coins. I've tried everything I can think of and can't get the detail to ever really show up. I have a few I'd like to post but my photos make them look like brown circular objects. Thanks in advance Here is one that I thought was an 1805. Bought this at a little thrift shop for 15 bucks - it said 1805 and looked to have been underground but I figured I was ok with it for the price - 200 years old afterall. Just went to take the photos after taking it out of the 2x2 and see that it looks like an 1803 to me - no clue how to get to the variety in this condition.
Copper is tough and I am no expert at it myself. I do know the right lights make a big difference - I now have OTT lights. I still take different pictures with different color backgrounds to see which one looks the closest to the coin. Sometimes I might take 10 to 20 pictures of a copper coin. I then use photoscape on those pictures. There are multiple threads on this site about taking pictures - the right lights and a good tripod do make a difference. On this photo of yours I just cropped it and darkened the glare a little. Then my OCD made me straighten the date to how I like to see a coin. Search on photoscape it is available for free.
I'm not a fan of OTT lights. I have some, and have experimented with them. But the results, for me, have been washed out and flat. Same for CFL's. I think there are certain applications where they work well. Corner cases. Halogen gives me more consistent results, particularly for copper and gold and toned silver. Highly reflective coins...lustrous and proofs, like diffused lights. They are still the most challenging. Here are a couple of '31's, to stay on topic. Lance.
+1 It's not everyday you see these with out the porosity and damage galore. Very nice honest wear on that specimen!
Wow - you guys have some great coins and take great photos too boot. I picked these coins up about a year ago for 8 bucks each so I figured I couldnt go wrong. I know nothing about large cents but I think they're great and love having them. I don't know anything about them to spend any decent money but always have my eyes open. I know my pictures suck for this thread and these coins have been handled through the years. 1853 1845 that someone tried to make an 1815 it looks like - not sure why though 1848 1848 1844 1852 Looking at these for the first time outside of the 2x2s, they appear to need some help with corrosion
Forgot these 2 1834 1802 - bad photos and somehow forgot the reverse What would be best to try and help these coins out or should I just leave them as is? I don't want them to get worse if I can soak them in something to stop it.