There are a couple of us who do gifs. @Randy Abercrombie is probably the guy you're thinking of, but I also do gifs occasionally. You are correct,...
For those of us who have no idea what an "ant nose" is, can you give us a quick description?
I'm familiar with what you speak of.... this one is on my list of coins to re-shoot when I get there. NGC MS-64 BN PL. Almost impossible to get a...
Yes, that's exactly the sort of circulated copper that would look excellent in an album. Beautiful old coin! I'd grade it EF-40. There are some...
I opened the thread, saw the pictures, and recoiled. Then I read your post. Yes, I agree EF, polished, AT'd.
What the heck? No, I've never seen one like that!
Have you tried to photograph any Proof coins yet? Approach PL coins similarly to proofs. They are slightly different, but the same basic approach.
Huh, well here's a type we don't see too often. First, I'll say that's a gorgeous piece of copper, and congrats on making it yours. This is...
I never posted the results from phase 1.
I'd add a fourth category 4. To sell Ideally, and I realize this is a difficult goal, I'd be able to take a single image that accomplishes all 4!
Machine doubling.
Cents come in bags of $50. If you look on Ebay, you can find quite a few listed there. Depending on the date, you'll pay more or less of a premium...
A good grader can grade any coin. Strike, Luster, Eye appeal, Contact marks, and wear - if you understand these basic components, you can give a...
Borderline 64/65, I think. Probably leaning more towards 65.
I remember how much fun you used to have with mine ;)
I like the reverse too ;) [ATTACH]
It isn't a bill. It is a coin (maybe?, there's been some recent research and serious debate if it is actually a coin or a medal, or even if was...
The 72 is super cool!
The odds of finding a die cap in a roll are essentially zero. A die cap is going to be considerably thicker than a normal coin, as the cup shape...
I think I agree. I really like the look and feel of photo 1, and it shows the relief well. It's just a cool looking picture. But I think photo 2...
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