Both great coins. It's interesting that both Mike's and Bing's coins have different hair styles. I guess it's artistic interpretation of the engraver.
Doug, that's an impressive photo of such a tiny coin. Great coin too. This photo stacking software sounds interesting but like you say, the point...
That's a great coin in every way. I love the reverse theme.
Big improvement. It looks pretty good now. The focus is way better and the color looks great.
More great history. I would have never known these existed.
Bing, I got about the same results but yours looks a bit better. The surfaces look a little smoother in hand too. I think the light coming from...
Thanks Doug, it's a work in progress. I'm still learning to use both the camera and the Paint Shop Pro software. I will play with the contrast and...
The first image seems sharper and the second one has better color. How small is the coin? I am finding that my camera won't focus closer than...
I brightened them up a bit. Any more and I think they may look washed out.
I picked up a new camera because it was inexpensive and has higher resolution than the old one. It's a Nikon Coolpix S3700 that I got off ebay for...
Here's mine. I never pass up a chance to show off a coin. [ATTACH]
That looks like a nice coin to me. I would be proud to have it in my collection.
More great coins and nice photos to boot.
I think it's quite attractive. Like was said, it's way better than the bland designs the US mint puts out. In the spirit or the thread here are a...
Me too. Finally. It won't stop me from bidding on their auctions in the future but they could have communicated better.
Nice coin. I especially like the fine detail on the reverse. The portrait is superb as well.
Pretty cool. Can you tell us the approximate diameter? Just curious for learning purposes.
One of the many advantages of retirement is being able to spend more time with the hobbies. Don't let anybody fool you though. Free time can be...
Nice coin. I have been looking at these too. So many coins and so little money.
WOW
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