Call me crazy, but I value a coin by what it is worth to a prospective buyer or on the open market, not what the current owner/seller is asking...
Actually, Bridgeman v Corel spoke to taking photographs of existing works of art in the public domain, and has nothing to do with copywritten coin...
What is different about the holder now? The addition of the word "proof" to the word "specimen"? That's not a different opinion on the origin of...
But that's just it, the coin wasn't upgraded -- since at least 2003. To wit, the 1854-O in question was already in a "specimen" holder NOT an...
I believe that you are wrong and that we are going to have to agree to disagree. When someone takes a picture of something (even in the public...
Ruben, I think you are missing the point. The question is not if taking a photo of a coin is against the law. The question is if using the...
In my opinion (as someone not unfamiliar with copyright law), I believe you are incorrect. Images can and are very much covered under copyright...
Here's some more info on Billionaire Coin & Currency's other coin: Sold for $15,525 in Dec 2002:...
That's just it, Ruben, we don't really know. This coin's status as a proof or specimen or whatever is conjecture. My own personal guess is it is...
Yes. This coin was once part of the Reed Hawn collection, which included a number of so-called proofs or specimens. Trying to find/get my hands...
Just in case anyone might be interested.... This coin was purchased on Heritage for $14,950.00 in 2003, already in the specimen holder....
Please, save it. Only fools rely solely on NGC and PCGS opinions, and I suspect you agree. Just so we're clear, I am not doubting the coin...
While I can completely understand and relate to WHY you said that, that is quite a leap of faith, and not a leap I'm willing to take......
With all due respect to both Billionaire and NGC, IMO there is no such thing as an o-mint proof half dollar. Don't believe me? Show me a...
p.s. super coins Julien.
Good lord, Ruben, please resize those photos!
We are saying the same thing, methinks. When I said 8 bit, I meant 8 bits per channel.
p.s. Also, PSE won't let me save my 24bit TIFF files as JPG unless I change to 8 bit. Are you sure you're not confusing JPG2000 and JPEG?...
It was my understanding that in most web viewers, 8 bit color from JPGs is the norm. Am I mistaken?
p.p.s. G, Paul, Ruben, and the rest of you... Thank you for the kind words. :)
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