I was thinking the same. So Bob, how and when do you use that? Do you bounce the light off the paper? What kind of coin/surface does this work...
I'm going to guess 63 on yours. It appears to have a nice amount of prooflikeness, not sure if it fully qualifies (almost impossible to tell from...
Its not something that I do often - I've only done it a half dozen times. 3 of those times was because I bought a coin for an album, and the...
I have never seen one of these before.
Stay away from that one. The obverse surfaces look very unnatural - especially the right side in between her arm and the stars. It looks like it...
Now Bob's setup... that's what a real pro looks like.
I set the coin on a towel on the ground. I then take a hammer and thwack the slab around the edges to break the seal, while carefully holding the...
Oh, this is just a basic setup compared to the really over-the-top stuff I'm hoping some of these other guys will post. I've only got one lens, I...
Here is my setup. I have a Canon T3i body, with a 100mm Canon Macro lens. The camera is plugged in with the AC adapter, and I've got the USB...
What sort of blue cocktail is in that goblet? It looks delicious...
I have a Canon, and I use the EOS utility. I have mine tethered and control from my computer for a couple of reasons: First, it is much easier to...
Never seen anything like that before. Are you sure it was supposed to be a coin?
I think he's trying to get an idea of what's out there and how we do it. I do recommend getting Goodman's book. When I get a chance, I'll take...
Nice!
And... now you're on the NSA watchlist. Congrats.
You could spend a lot more, or a lot less, depending on what grade you want. Some of the dates in the late 20's should be available in 62 for less...
Sure: The Art and Science of Grading Coins
Cash. Preferably under your mattress. Seriously, there is no way to predict how markets will behave in any downturn. Bullion gold will probably...
The luster has been removed. The entire surface layer of metal has been buffed off (this top layer is where the luster is created). Dipping it...
These metals were alloyed; they were homogenously mixed. These coins were not clad or in layers. The coin shown has been stained or plated in some...
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