The one area where axial lighting really shines is raw mirrored proof coins (or PL/DMPL coins) -- think proof mercury dimes. Otherwise, not so...
Jack, You always struck me as a collector in a dealer's clothes. Sad to hear you've taken off your costume, but have to believe it's for the...
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p.s. this particular coin is typically very fully struck. finding a coin from the 20's with such a strike is very difficult, but for a type 1...
25 sounds about right. A bit worried about an old cleaning, but would want to see the coin in-hand before saying anything stronger. Regardless...
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I think you meant VF-30, and yes. I would.
900, how's the luster? High point wear, weak strike, and/or toning?
If that coin is in an XF or damaged slab, I will donate $100 to CoinTalk. :eat:
This is probably the coin story of the year to me. What an amazing find!!!
The 32-s, while being a key to the series, is a VERY common coin. There's no reason to take on any risk in purchasing one raw in a flea market...
p.s. the axial light shots, while pretty darn nice, show the shortcoming of this technique (loss of contrast) I alluded to in this thread:...
I like it!!!
Looking at the coin again, I feel like I undergraded it. :(
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Kanga, If you are struggling with proof coins or lustrous coins, and are using a 60mm lens, it's the length of lens yeilding a working distance...
I think it will come back 62, and we are misinterpreting the photos. Call me an optimist or an overgrader if you will....Mike
It was not worth the effort, in my case. I hope your results are different. Not knowing about your camera equipment, I think a better investment...
The date of the original coin looks oddly strong against the rest of the strike and wear pattern. Maybe it's just my eye or the photo. That...
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