Hi Marshall, are you using an axial setup too? (nice large cents, BTW!)
and here is a new Trade Dollar: [IMG] [IMG]
Let's see if this one is a little better. The blue head makes me want to nickname this coin "Miz Smurf." [IMG]
No, everytime I try to use the setup with slabbed coins I get all these bizarre reflections. I think Kanga had the same experience. The remote...
I was never able to obtain an image of this coin that conveyed it's appearance accurately until I started fiddling with axial lighting: [IMG]...
Thanks for the additional info, Matt. So, it sounds like acid etching, or something similar? I guess some sort of a masking substance would be...
The first coin looks to me to be XF40, the second XF45-- both have great skin and the right look. Congrats!
I think this needs to be enshrined as one of the all-time great threads on CT. It still sends chills up my spine to read it!
let me toss in my lone classic head, a half eagle: [IMG] [IMG]
The gold Indian head design is sure one of my favorites! Let me caution you that these are very, very heavily faked... and some of the fakes...
Well, I'm sure no expert on these. Matt's photo to me looks a lot more "real" than the seller's. I have one DMPL Morgan, and I will post an...
Hi lugia, that's a nice threesome. The Walker appeals to me with the nice rim toning and tons of luster. Does the 1840 cent actually have the...
It looks AU-something, but I can't tell from the photos if it's had a cleaning or not. If not, that's a very nice coin for the money.
beautiful group! I'd say you did very well indeed.
I don't believe he's a kleptomaniac-- they swipe things compulsively and without regard for what they are stealing-- they are tremendously anxious...
It looks beautiful, and about XF 45, to me.
Conder101, do you think you can i.d. this one for me? thanks! [IMG] [IMG]
Here it is, pre-acetone (smoked): [IMG] [IMG]
I understand that the model for Liberty was Elsie Stevens, wife of the famous poet Wallace Stevens. One of my favorite coin designs. I hope this...
Nice Isabella, Rusty! Mine (avatar) is an NGC 58; I think it was dipped and then album toned. here's one of the numerous medals from the...
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