Ancient coin photos

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Certainly all are good but the first Hadrian and third Agathocles stand out. I will never like the idea of the reflection underneath no matter how well it is executed.

 

Neither am I a fan - it seems superfluous. I do like the visual of the coin floating in space though.

 

I don't like this but I'll post it for you Doug

 

I'll be contrary. I like the reflection.

 

Under most ancients, a drop shadow and reflection would just be ridiculous or pompous. For the stellar coins-- like AJ's-- I find it appropriately dramatic and beautiful. Plus, it changes the picture's dimensions in a pleasing way-- the proportions are perfect for using the image as computer wallpaper... (ahem) not that I've been stealing anyone's images, of course.

 

Agreed. But for some reason I now perversely want to see that horrid zombie Vespasian/Domitian fourree mule that John posted yesterday given this treatment. Might just go from plain old hideous to spectacularly hideous.

Z.

 

I think it adds something

 

Yikes! Now that's something you don't see scanning through the auction catalogs. You're absolutely right of course, AJ, that's just... vividly, gloriously awful. If I have nightmares tonight I guess I'll just have myself to thank.

Z.

 

I've admired John's macabre fouree several times. It is compelling in its ugliness. 'Go big or go home'. Maybe the fancy photoshopping does add something to this particularly horrible coin. Glorifies its awfulness.

Like!

 

It is a nice example with great obverse seam showing but I prefer fourrees with core exposure that follows the patterns of the type rather than just randomly pealed.

 

I must admit that I like it too ...

Ummm but sadly, now poor ol' Freddie doesn't seem to be in the same cost structure?

 

Outstanding. Good work. OTT is best.

 

Joe, LOL! You made my day.