There are a few problems with scanners for coin photos, most notable is that the scanned images tend to look very flat, or dead.
I assume those are the equivalent wattages you are listing? I use a 5000K spiral CFL, with a wattage of 23 which is the equivalent of 100...
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To me, this is the sort of Kennedy that is hard to photograph and ends up looking "meh" in many photos. However, if this was sent to PCGS for...
I think I'm a weirdo, as I love the reverse of this coin design, but I've never been a fan of the Obverse. Her face always seems mushed in....
Here are mine, I love them all for different reasons. If I were you, I would make my first be the Half Dollar. Perfect size, and if you can...
God that is Yummy!
Wow, interesting. What a way to destroy a seller account. I did see that the category is listed as Posters, but obviously the Listing title...
The part I don't understand about PCGS price guide is that they basically directly contradict their own PCGS CoinFacts information, with one being...
Just finished reading The Art and Science of Grading Coins last night. I loved the book and think if @physics-fan3.14 book was paired with...
@MKent, you may also want to check out this recently published book: Photographs of Thomas Jefferson Nickels: Die Varieties and Minting Errors by...
Added 65 new sites!!! 01.31.2015 Most, but not all, are bullion and/or modern coin sellers. Some classic coin sellers in there too, take a...
Keep both. I like the second best.
For you Jefferson Nickel freaks, have you seen this new book? Photographs of Thomas Jefferson Nickels: Die Varieties and Minting Errors...
I love ebay, but more in the past. I can't find the coin I need anymore! Great selection, but I've already bought all the easy Types. Waiting...
The way I do it with PhotoShop Elements is Not automatic, but it is fairly easy. I doubt there is a program available to the public that can...
I just added two new books, so I have 3 total, plus a bunch of very nice Auction catalogs from HA and SB. Official ANA Grading Standards for...
Awesome pic!
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