Mercury Photo's

Merc Dimes are one of the harder coins to Photo, so I thought I'd just share this image.

 

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of course a half a dime is even harder than a dime

 

I agree, very tough to capture. A very small coin with a lot of relief.



Avoiding hot spots on uncirculated examples is almost impossible without top of the line equipment.

 

i just love the hairs looking like an eagle wing in the hair...love mercs

 

nice detail in the photos...oh and it looks like someone needs to clean their keyboard
but seriously, it has been hit and miss with merc photos for me. I have been trying to get a good pic of my 1940S with no luck. I have better luck raw and in PCGS slabs. The white on the NGC slabs is hard with my current setup. First pic is the 40S NGC and the second is 40D PCGS.

 

They are tough to image. It's hard to get the lighting right.

 

GREAT Coins! Thanks for sharing!
Steve

 

Nice pics. Maybe too nice. Man, you need to clean your keyboard!!!

 

Nah... buy a new (Black) one at Staples!
Steve

 

Here is my one and only Merc that started me in this hobby. I also have a small law enforcement badge collection and do my imaging for the coins the same way I did my badges. Not sure if it is the "right way" to do it or not, but I like the results, and it is super easy.

 

that is a nice shot. The great thing about Mercs is that they wear so elegantly.

 

Ruben,

I like circulated Mercs, they are cool!




And they are much easier to photograph than mint state examples.

 

Still VERY Sharp Coins!
Steve

 

I agree, but I like them a little less worn than those It is the detail of the eyes and makes them classical

 

Hmmm! Let me see if I can accomodate your request.



The best I could do!

 

nice - looks MS

 

Hey LEHIGH96, I like merc circs too.