Yup - it would definitely move. He sold it to help pay for my college. A truly selfless and extraordinary man who I miss every day. At least I...
Got my first speeding ticket in the Old Man's Olds (RIP, Pop). Wonder where that car is now? :(
Did a quick search (still not sure the mystery is solved, but): "The reverse has a figure or bust of Artemis with text around it, an eagle, or...
Interesting that the obverses are so well detailed, and the reverses are like "meh". Awesome coins, nonetheless!! :-)
Did you have to sell you soul to anyone in particular? Wow - find of a lifetime, and then some! Nice!!!!
Perfect! Exactly what I was going for - what program are you using?
That is MUCH better - I guess I will run them through Photoshop (for exposure & brightness) - thanks!
I might try putting a filter around the ring light - that might help mute the brightness somewhat.
No program - just my iPhone 12. I'm using a "selfie" light and a 4" rubber coupling tube. Saw the setup on Coin Help U (You Tube video), and...
Thanks, Sal - I have been messing with the lighting, and just can't seem to get the contrast right. It's either too bright, or you can't see the...
So, I was experimenting with a new camera/lighting setup in order to photograph my coin collection, and decided to share my 20-21st Century type...
Even better = much cheaper. Thanks for the tip!
I wasn't aware that NGC would assign a "Mint Error" designation on die chips - oh boy, looks like I will be busy getting some of my blazers ready...
This error is what is referred to as a "filled 5", or technically a die break/chip - very common in the 1950-1960 Lincoln cents. I have over 25...
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The patina on the 1860 is simply gorgeous - wow.
If the PVC residue on the surface of the coin is properly conserved/removed soon enough, the coin may escape with minimal damage that is not...
OMG. Such a nice grouping. Question: on the #1 Aphrodite (reverse) which is such an awesome strike. Were they all struck so well, or is this just...
+1...used correctly (<10 seconds) and clearly rinsing the coin with distilled water and patting (NOT RUBBING) dry with a soft, lint-free cloth...
His father Jonny Crow, a 41-year-old welder, said: "The coin has been recorded with the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. Only two others are known...
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