10/14/2007 I found this coin quite some time ago, and placed it with some others as a possibility. The other night I came home and looked at it again, funny but it seemed to jump out at me. To be honest I’m not sure about it, but the details are almost an exact match to the first ’70-S DDO I submitted to this site (I think it was in January). This image is not too good, but it conveys the general idea. I sold my camera, intending to buy a better one – so the toy microscope will have to do for now. I think it’s a DDO, but I’m always doubtful. Since the spread is pretty heavy, and all areas of the coin show doubling, I’m hoping for another DDO-001. If I’m wrong, please let me down easy on this one. Thanks, A.J.
Thanks Ag, I sort of felt the image was hopeless. I'll submit one (just a resize of the previous shot...and I'll do my best to come up with something better - cause its worth it. I'll try to get a viable shot tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for your input, A.J. P.S. - I wasn't aware of the 250 KB maximum as compared to 100 KB limit!
If you could provide lighter close up pics of the Date, IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY, then we might be able to help! Otherwise, i can't tell one way or another! Frank
Hi Larry, Well, this is the best I can do to demonstrate something reminiscent of doubling. I had to use 60X on the Digital Blue Microscope, as 10X didn’t have the resolution. There is a lot of dirt and debris (at 60X) that looks like part of the coin - or covers it up – at the top of the “S” and the adjacent “T”. Can’t say I didn’t try, and thanks to all for the kind interest. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced digital camera for shooting coins? (I’d rather take close-ups of Rattlesnakes and Cobras – It’s easier!) A.J.
AJ…I have retired my QX3…I now use a Nikon COOLPIX800 and take the photos through an American Optical 0.7 to 3.0 zoom microscope (dissecting scope). These are available in used condition from Ebay at really good prices…this is what I would recommend. Attached are some photos of the scope and camera, also a photo taken using them. I would agree that it is easier to photograph Rattlesnakes and Cobras, but cleaning off the venom from the camera and goggles can be a real *****, from a spitter. Larry Nienaber
Larry – Thanks so much for showing me your setup; and I must say your images are great as usual. I’m going to keep my eye out for that same dissecting scope. I’ve always been partial to Nikons, but don’t have a digital one. For me, in regards to my limited success with DDOs, I’ve always felt that angles are the key. Do you use light strictly from within the ‘scope, or a variety of combinations (excuse my ignorance)? I hope to conquer my wretched “digital curse”, because there are a lot of rarities I’d like to share. A.J.
Larry, could you tell me what model that AO microscope is? I see several on ebay for a good price and they are AO 50 and AO 60's. I imagine that these would be quite old but after reading about them online, many good scientists say that they are adequate for school labs and that they could last another 50 years. Thanks for any info. Phillip
AJ…I use an auxiliary light source…a halogen desk lamp, you can see it in my first photo. I usually cover it with a white cloth to cut down on the glare. I would be interested in seeing what kind of set up other people from this site use. Larry Nienaber
Phillip…the Model Number I have is 569. I think the most important thing is the zoom feature. Not only were these scopes used in Biology departments, also these AO scopes were also used in the micro chip industry, usually from a boom set up. Larry Nienaber
