I gave it a go thinking it wouldn't be too hard. Wrong :D
It's a great thread, your new coin is wonderful, and I love your images!
I don't think the obverse of your coin is that bad, Bing, but agree that the real interest is the reverse. I wonder if the BCD Akarnania...
That's a very nice example of the type! Beautiful portrait, well-centered, lovely toning. Hmm, interesting! The issue has such a vast array of...
I've wanted a Martin M 38 for many years. It's not as "assertive" (sound-wise) as a dreadnought but it is MUCH more comfortable with its thinner...
I've used both and far prefer Verdicare. I only tried Ren Wax in the very beginning and decided it is too risky, possibly trapping moisture...
I haven't had many Vcoins purchases but all were from different sellers. I had no problems or complaints with any of these transactions or...
Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.
Gallienus had some wonderful types. It's really a shame that the mint work was so shoddy during his time. @Topcat7-- nice assortment! I'd love...
http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/products/verdi-care.html I use it routinely on bronze coins with any sign of corrosion (so most of them :D) The...
:wideyed: What a fantastic score, Carthago!
Worth a shot but based on my trials of different background colors, I think the color reflected onto the coin would cause problems. I've had...
The main thing that would greatly simplify things would be what Doug said-- be a better photographer-- take more time to set it up for a uniformly...
I think we're talking about different things :)
I've tried with the wand tool but often have areas with a 1 pixel raggedy transparent rim or rim of old background. (Photoshop Elements)
See what you can do with this set. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Like Mat, I resort to very carefully painting the background pure black, with whatever...
I don't know the RIC number but I love the coin!
Here's a nice page about the various "named" sacred stones from ancient times: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/moonmoth/baetyl_coins.html Your...
There isn't one perfect way, but that's just another enjoyable (although sometimes frustrating) aspect of the hobby-- playing with various storage...
That reminds me, I need to order more orange and blue boxes. And yellow. And maybe another green. Man I have a lot of coins :D These are...
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