Here's an example of what can be done by with light and camera angles. These are pics of the same coin.
I have a full spectrum CFL desk lamp, light is critical. I use various angles of incident light and camera angles to capture toning. Like Dick...
Flat, shelf-like....definately MD.
Clogged die, nothing more.
I've sold 6 of those over the past few months.....love 'em!
One of my fav coins.
Typical for the issue, weakly struck coin from worn or clogged dies. Notice how the obverse motto has merged with the rim.
Amazing pics as always Lance! Yea, it's a pretty cool looking woody!
Stunning reverse gives it the bump! NICE!
Very nice!
Here's another one, a bit strange because it's a one sided woody. (Don't let Doug see this or he'll call it environmental damage.) :hail::p
It's rare to find these in wood.....NOT. :D It's actually tougher to find them without woodgrain. Also for this year, notice the classic weak...
Most will hate this coin....I have an affection for it. It's NEVER been dipped! :D I pulled this out of an ancient Whitman folder that came from...
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Agree with cladking 100%.
PMD, nothing more, worth 1 cent.
There is no such thing as "unsearched" wheat cents. These are a scam 99.9% of the time.
There is no way to "undo" damage to a coin.
Dear God, I love that coin!
I love Lincolns like that....it's just so completely honest. That's how'd you'd expect a 100+ year old copper that was well cared for to look.
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