Hi, The pic looks like it could be a little lighter, But based on what I see, it could be MS 63-64 FSB Nice coin! Actually VERY Nice Coin!! Bill
I agree that lighter photos would be nice...but as I know that can't always be done easily....I would say have to say MS63FSB and that might change on when the coin is in hand. Speedy
Nice coin and photos. Great first effort. As Foundinrolls said, they are a bit underexposed, but otherwise very nice...Mike
Are you using a tripod or copy stand? That would be my first recommendation. If you are already, and in any event, you should increase the exposure time if your camera allows you to, or dial in an exposure compensation of about a full stop (which will essentially double the exposure time and make the shot brighter). Hope this helps..>Mike
I would be surprised if so. The pictures aren't in focus, though it looks like that's due to both lack of a tripod, plus the lens focus. * dinner's ready gotta run *
Great Find That makes two of us. Great coin zaneman! Even without the lighter photo that would show better mint luster I'm going to say MS-65. FSB for sure. Coin has been well taken care of. That one may deserve to be graded and slabbed. Find a D mint like that.
Great looking coin. What kind of camera? Most normal digital cameras work best with adaquate lighting. Actually even film cameras work best with lots of lighting. Don't know where you live but if in an area where it's not 20 below zero outside, try just taking photos outdoors. Just put the coins on a black cloth, Bar-B-Que grill (not being used), someone car trunk or your own. Try not to do this in direct sunlight due to high reflections on the coin. You would not really need a tripod unless your hands shake a lot. When taking such photos, take a deep breath and hold it. Remember as you breath you chest expands and contracts making your arms move also. So just hold your breath. Others have just used a window ledge if outdoor conditions are not advantageous.
See my response on your "thought I might share this" thread.I think it will help all of your photos of silver coins AND lighten them a bit at the same time.
You can try the hold breath method, but for macro photography (and telephoto), you really need a tripod (or similar method of placing the camera on something). Remember to use a shutter release or the timer (pressing the button also creates movement). That's the "done right" method. Anything less can (and often times will) produce sub-par results. Also mrbrklyn suggested, "move the Camera closer!" but one thing that people often do is move the camera too close. The lens has a range and backing the camera out just a bit may give you a shrp image. I don't know what you're using, but if it's autofocus (with no ability to manual focus), then look in your manual for the focus confirmation light. It may blink if it's out of focus or turn another color, etc.
