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I think you are talking about the reflection. This looks like LED high intensity with multiple light sources, usually arranged around the objective lenz of the microscope. I wouldn't use the built in lighting and shoot with an external light source.

 

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I liked the pretty gold toning of this one, and the almost steel blue centers. It's a rather unique look for a clad modern quarter.

 

uh oh, Its the coin roll hunting thread all over again. It seems like we might have to start a whole new topic dedicated to new acquisitions.

 

The frosted head of Washington looks awesome. What is it that you don't like about it?

 

Didn't pick up any American stuff yesterday but here's a list of what I got. Most came out of the 3/$1 bin.

1944 Belgian Franc
10 3 Pence: 1937, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1952, 19531956, 1957, 1960, 1967(MS)
1915 5 Centavos Cuba. Absolutely love the design on this coin (this is my 3rd one)
1961 Franc
1946-B Franc
1916 Netherlands 1/2 Cent
1983 20 Koneek CCCP
1959 Federation of Nigeria Six Pence
1956 Six Pence
2002 Guyana 5 dollars
1997 Trinidad and Tobaco 1 cent
1971 Trinidad and Tobaco 1 cent
1851 German State of Bavaria 1/2 Kreuzer
and my favorite: 1923 Poland 20 Groszy UNC

 

Yes Saltysam-1, it is a reflection. I like your plan, but there is no on and off switch.

Dave

 

Try diffused lighting

 

Well, Coinczar, IMO, to me it's like looking at a picasso and a rembrant. One is a unrealist and the other is a master. On the coin, there is no image of Washington, only a faded resemblance, with no distinct features. When a collector looks to buy a coin, he chooses the best image possible ( coin quality ). Although state quarters are a dime a dozen, they have some of the best Washington images ever, with striking hair lines. These ATB proofs would be outstanding coins with real eye appeal if they carried the same obverse as the state quarters.

Dave

 

Please explain. I need to eliminate the LED lighting before using an alternative source.

Dave

 

2005-D Minn MS-67 Pcgs 1st Strike Satin Mint set wddr-001

But Pcgs missed the die variety

 

Either unplug it or remove the battery.

 

Hi ! Saltysam-1, The microscope will not work if not plugged in to the computer. There is no on or off switch nor is there a battery compartment. The LED lights automaticaly turn on when the USB cable is plugged into the computer. There is NO illumination adjustment on the microscope. The only thing I can visualize is to block the LED lights with some type of gasket that will cover the lights but not interfere with the micro sighting.

Dave

 

Got my 2012 ASE's in....here is the best of the bunch.

 

Dave;
Actually that would be easy to do. Do you have an airtite with the black gasket? They come in various sizes and I'm sure you could find one that would fit.

 

I just cannot resist these Mel Wacks Overstikes!

 

Got this 1832 Capped Bust Dime for my Ancestor Challenge Timeline thread

http://www.cointalk.com/t194866/#post1300366

 

Ngc ms68rd

 

My first US set, 1967 SMS set ..

I love the design of the reverse of the half dollar coin.

 

The 1965-67 SMS series were my first coin sets I decided to conquer. Nice looking set :thumb: