The one I posted is a pattern (essai) piece. I presume you are referring to the regular issue Algerian 100F issues?
I am very happy with this new beauty that arrived today: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
This little guy arrived today. It's about the same size as a USA half-dime (really small!). [IMG]
Three new additions to my horse set that I sent into NGC for grading. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
A few that I can find (Cannons are big guns, right?) :) : [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Looks to be in the "AU" range to me. These "NO CENTS" nickels were saved by the thousands and thousands. They are not hard to find in MS grades...
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Great looking medal Chris! ;)
Picked up a very small Italian copper. The "goo" around the reverse rim is the PCGS rubber gasket. Those are really a pain on small coins!...
I agree about the megapixels point Todd. What I think gets lost in this discussion is that most of the 4MP point and shoot (cheap) cameras from...
Forgot about these two: Charles IV, King of Spain from 1788-1808: [IMG] And William Penn with quite a mop: [IMG]
Doug, I'll believe you when I see you post a "good" pic. I have yet to see that. And, I'm glad you could "care less"...that makes me happy to...
I'll post an example picture. You would never get this kind of luster and toning to shine through if you diffuse your lights with a sheet. This...
Todd, I agree 100%!
I'm trying to figure out what's "special" about this Columbian Half. Looks like a $50 coin to me.......
In my experience, light boxes create very flat "dead" images of coins. The light is simply diffused too much. I tried everything imaginable with...
I actually have to disagree. I know, big surprise right Doug? ;) You don't need a $2000 camera, that is true. But there is a lower limit that...
Charmy, that is a fantastic coin! Does that mean your signature-line old 1955 DDO will be going up on your inventory for sale? ;) Love it!...
I think it's a wig, but what the hay... [IMG]
Wonderfully explained! I will just say, +1 to what Mike said. There is an occasional "gem in the rough", but for the most part, I think the...
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