If you are happy with the overall deal of paying $35 for the coins, I would pay the money and then give him positive feedback but the lowest...
I actually like the design of the Peace Dollar better but it is hard to argue against the Morgan Dollar. The Morgan series has just about...
I don't think so, I used to own a 1924 that looked just like Dan's. Gem surfaces with gorgeous golden toning an blazing luster. [IMG]
I don't know much about PCGS's system, but NGC uses what they call Variety Plus. It is not like the strike designations (FB, FH, FS, FT) which...
I don't know anything about VAM's but if those scans are accurate, I think the coin is a solid MS64.
I like the lighting on this photo much better than the one posted earlier. Nice coin btw.
I really like the obverse appearance of that war nickel. Not dramatic, but incredibly attractive toning.
Now that's what I call Propaganda!
Me too Todd. I use CFL bulbs and direct lighting. Here are some of my most recent Barber shots. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] These were raw...
I find it a necessity to use diffused lighting when trying to show color on a toned proof coin.
Based on the first photo posted in this thread, the photo above is not an accurate representation of the actual appearance of the coin. Your...
That is a pretty coin.
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Based on your avatar, I would have thought that you were a Morgan guy all the way. You know, rainbow toning and all.
I have often been a strong believer that marks in that marks in the prime focal area of a coin are essentially grade limiting marks. After all,...
Peace Dollars are often found weakly struck. It is not uncommon to find uncirculated Peace Dollars with incomplete reverse lettering and...
Two easy solutions to solve those problems. First, if your camera is blocking the lights, then your camera is too close to the coin. It should...
Nevermind, I found it! Detecto's Coin Photography Services @Detecto, my consulting fee is 10% of your first months revenue.:D
Huh? When did Detecto start his own numismatic photography business?
I wrote this thread over 4 years ago, it should be a good start to answering your question. Rainbow Toning's effect on price And this thread...
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