Yes, I specialize in prooflike coins. Starting a new thread is the best choice. That way anyone else can respond to your question. You could also...
I personally don't find them terribly interesting, but this site has everything you never needed to know about them: https://www.traildies.com/
It's the specimen from the most recent Album auction, so I assume it's the one referenced. Album did not provide a reverse slab shot.
It appears to be quite small. However, that grade is fantastic! I'm not sure I've seen a 900 year old coin in such high grade before. Wow. [IMG]
And honestly, I think that's the biggest problem I have with them. He's posting magazine covers heavily edited in a beginner thread asking about...
I'll have the record note - I have not reported Denis for his backgrounds, or his logos, or links to his website. I recognize that they may appear...
This coin goes from about $75 in NGC 66 to about $600 in 67 (PCGS 67's go for $2000-$3000) Does this change anyone's opinion?
I understand the desire for axial lighting, but I have absolutely no idea why I would ever want to shoot an image like those. The first is a...
Have you read Mark Goodman's book? One of the biggest tips is the idea of lighting contrast - vary the number of lights, their height, and their...
Definitely PCGS FBL. And I'll be honest, it looks AU to me. Different pictures might change my mind, but this one is not a high grade. If it is...
Too many marks on the cheek and legs for a 67. I voted 66.
I had only bid once previously in a Stephen Album auction, and I had forgotten about the "bid limit". I also didn't realize you had to register...
As a blanket statement, I don't think the dealer was wrong - even using acetone can damage your coins if you do it improperly (the acetone won't...
On an individual coin basis, I actually really like the idea of choosing a non-standard color background to complement each individual coin....
I will say, there are a few things I absolutely hate in coin pictures/backgrounds. @Denis Richard has brilliantly demonstrated several of them...
Probably EF, but its too pale for my liking.
The answer is: it depends. The biggest thing is you want contrast. The coin you show appears either a bit darker toned or a bit underlit, and so...
I don't know as much about the half dimes, but I do know there are several die varieties of bust halves where engravers marks and templates are...
No bean for the spot.
The first time I heard this story, I thought to myself "No way this is true." Cool coin, and interesting story!
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