I have a Canon A560. Although I can take photos with the zoom, I find I get better pics with just the macro and no zoom (at about 2"). I am not sure whether that qualifies as a prime or not.
Andy, I use a machinist dial indicator stand for steadiness, and a GE Reveal bulb in a desk lamp, and just turn the coin for the best advantage. Abe likes the light to come from top of the head in almost all cases, and I shoot reverses dead straight on to keep the wheats in sharp focus
Much the same only using an old booster step, but I am sold on using dual lights (Reveal) - 1 from each side. About the only moving I do is for the occasional coin with color or to back away for a slab.
Whoa, sweet ones all! Let's see if I can find some more, running out here : (Much more nicer in hand, has like a glow look in hand IMO) Phoenix
Andy, nope, don't use any equipment, I just use a FujiFilm S 3100, and try to do as best I can. Phoenix
He means it's the wrong color. All of the '43 cents are zinc - not copper. Except for the fakes somebody coated with copper - and of course the few real copper '43 cents that cost over 6 figures each.