For a black background try Doug Smith's method. It really works well and is super simple. He has a lot of great info on coin photography and...
Looks nice. I like the positioning of the light source. It really highlights the portrait. I agree the reverse could be a little brighter and they...
Nice. I will definitely add one of these to my collection when I come across the right deal and have the money to spend.
Great info FitzNigel. Thank you for adding to my knowledge of his coins. I am very short on references for this period. Can you make any...
I won't go into much of his life and history as he is as well documented as any figure of his time. He left England at age 16 to defend his father...
Gavin, Maybe LEG III? Sometimes on my LEG blank I think I can see something but it's pretty slick.
I love the type and hope to collect more. You all have posted some great coins. I only have these two low grade examples. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That's ano interesting coin for sure bing. I have no bipennis to show off but I will be interested to see if anybody else does and can share some...
I posted this coin in its own thread but thought it would fit well here. Besides it sticks with the Hadrian tone. I should have it in hand by...
I'm selling a copy of the latest version of RIC Volume 1 on ebay. The auction startes at a dollar and ships for free. This is a pretty hard to...
I'm pretty sure he's still disliked by the Scots. Can say I blame them.
How about an Irish one minted in Waterford? Edward I AR Penny, Waterford mint 1276-1302. S-6254 Obv. Edward facing in triangle with the legend...
I have this one on the shelf and plan to read it soon. You might also like To the Shores of Tripoli by Whipple. It's a great account of the...
All hail Neptune. Great upgrade David.
I admire you folks who can read multiple books concurrently. I can do a book, a magazine article and some reading in reference books and my tiny...
That's a very attractive penny. Congratulations.
We get diffused sunlight in the Pacific Northwest. :yack: Great photos zumbly. Very inspiring, especially the bronze.
Great looking coin. You did well.
I use the Nook app on my tablet for most of my main stream reading too. I love a real book but the tablet is way easier on the eyes and I can read...
Nice coins all. I'm going to have to keep a weather eye for that NEP RED varity. That's a beautiful coin. Haven't I seen it in a denarius as well?
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