I agree with Ed. Dies are expected to deteriorate so details/devices/appearances will change. Cracks and die chips are arguably the same but...
I almost went 66+ but felt the reverse wouldn’t allow it. But a beauty it is!
I understand…looks like spare change to me as well. :)
66 No FS. Wonderful specimen!
I agree Sal. Unless you’re trying to build a photo album. Time and investment are needed. A nice camera and setup.
So…having the same results. :)
Lighting is key. Bulb choice is the correct call. LEDs are convenient but difficult to work with. But they take up less space which at present...
Also, try different background colors with different colored coinage. It’ll help set off a coin. Object id to have some fun with photography....
Build a shoe box Photo Booth. Play with that. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Salvatore - note the lettering on your rim is pressed into the rim, not raised. If it were an error it would be raised. Look here:...
A soak in Verdicare and gentle conservation would bear it out.
Looks like the obverse rim has an incuse impression of another coin. Damaged by chance or on purpose. I’ve seen a few of these during CRH events.
Interesting. When I CRH, I was hunting for variety cents and nickels. Of course, there were occasional old coins but largely about the...
Thank you for the thread bump! The goal we had was to create a thread for the folks that don’t routinely CRH but do work their change. It’s...
Post when you can. Timeliness isn’t a requirement. It’s just fun seeking what others are finding about. I usually toss my pocket change into a...
What to do with all the common, circulated coinage - I started a roll set by date and mm. I keep a full roll swap out the worst in that roll with...
In years past when I was avid in CRH, I would put the best circulation set of Jefferson nickels I could piece together. It was pretty practical...
wow!
Not the best image, but another favorite of mine. [ATTACH]
We are the Geek Squad for coins. Good company I think!!
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