GDJMSP - There is really no need for a long explanation . You called a coin that was graded MS 64 and certified by CAC an Au 53 . I sincerely...
LOL !! Mark has great coins at very reasonable prices.
I purchased these great looking coins from Mark Feld and subsequently had them both certified by CAC. Mark had a large offering of Half Dimes last...
Mike this was more luck then anything else. Thank you for the compliments on my coins. Long story short. I picked the 1913 up on EBAY from...
I happen to have a Au 55 Quarter Eagle that was graded by PCGS and subsequently certified by CAC. I bought this one raw as well . There is a huge...
Ok after seeing someone call this an Au 53 I thought to myself I should post the grade. GDJMSP – even with the compressed photos you should be...
Maybe I was overly optimistic . :hammer: I saw a lot of detail on the coin and could not pick up any high point rub but then the photos were also...
Never mind me – I am very cautious about coins with a lot of color , especially when they are raw. :) Most of my coins are toned , but all of them...
It looks to be Ms 65 or better . I am a bit concerned with the color, it is attractive but is it AT ? Is the coin raw or slabbed?
I am Au 55 on this one . I can see it a grade lower or higher as well.
The 1853 is my favorite of the two as well.
Guess the grade on these two Seated Half Dimes. Feel free to post any comments as to why you gave the coin a specific grade. Both coins are CAC...
Guess the grade on this 1913 Quarter Eagle. These are always a challenge to grade and very difficult to grade from a photo. Feel free to post any...
Carl what is your point exactly ?? Maybe you did not bother to pay attention to my posts.
Doug , You need to read between the lines a bit on my post. In an indirect way I said how important lighting is . The key is with a great lens...
The topic of this post was “Best Camera” He did not ask about lighting , anyone who photographs their coins should know that lighting is most...
Most of the remaining luster in confined to the peripherals and protected areas. This coin also had a good strike.
For an Au 50 the luster is more then acceptable. For those who love original Bust Half’s the coin is a very desirable chocolate brown . As you...
More important then the actual camera is the lens . A good macro lens is key.
This was is graded as AU 50 by NGC certified by CAC.
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