Interesting, I never thought about it like that. I have a 50mm fixed macro lens, but it is dx, not fx, so with the crop factor it's more like a...
One of the great benefits of "macro" lens if your ability to get the lens very close to the coin, and still be able to focus. Once you get the...
Aslpride, you have some good recommendations from a few people. Certainly, you should start by doing the above, as there is no reason to waste...
I am trying out the concept of a "pocket piece". Chose this coin: [ATTACH][ATTACH] We'll see how long I can keep it up by remembering it each...
Ah, you do realize that human tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body? Furthermore, it has a hardness greater than all of the...
+1
I'm getting toning envy. [IMG][IMG] I've got no cranberry in mine!
Her face is pretty chewed up, and the left field is messy too. Others here can chime in on a grade, but in terms of "star", it's not something...
Looks natural tone to me based on thousands of photos I've seen. Or at least I think it will grade, like other similarly toned coins, aka "market...
Holy batman, I've never seen a reverse like that before. I assume this is raw?
Looks better than most 63's I've seen, but I do not fall into the "Morgan Gurus" camp.
I think this meets the definition of "Money Shot".
Well I can honestly say this is the first time I have ever thought of the state quarters as more than just dreck. :thumb:
Does the teaser get followed up by a full length Trailer?
That's what I think too. MS64 or maybe 63+.
It's like Christmas every day at your house!
I listened to a "The Coin Show Radio" episode where Matt discusses this topic, and how much to discount a problem coin. Might be worth a listen....
Cars are still being made in USA, even if they aren't "American" brands. Union Auto jobs are still VERY good jobs to have. Do you assume that...
That's one of the three primary reasons I joined as well (the other being access to Hugh Wood, and direct submit via NGC).
Looks like a proof to me. Amazing looking coin for $45 either way.
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