I think it's really cool to find stuff like this. Little value but cool.
I was reading something years ago that questioned if there really was a shortage of nickel that was great enough to make the change necessary....
I like to set the ISO at 100. Too low will slow the shutter speed.
In my opinion some coins do take a hit in grade because of prints.
Did you get the software to tether the camera to your computer? Once everything is set up you can take the shot using the mouse.
I have my best luck using one maybe two low wattage bulbs on dark copper and bronze. I like the reveal bulbs but anything will work if you do a...
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Same here. The color of the 1868 in the image makes me wonder about it's actually gold content. I'll guess the bullion value of just the 1879 is...
I enjoy tokens. To me, this one is really cool in several ways. It has so much history behind it. The age and style of the letters and numbers....
NT is my vote.
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Great coin WingedLiberty.
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Something with an off center clash on the reverse. [IMG] [IMG]
Acetone baths only. Don't touch the face of the coin with anything. No need for compressed air. The acetone will dry in less than 5 seconds.
I just want to thank Elbesaar for his help with this thread over the years. He has some really great coins and it's been fun seeing them.
With all the edits, I lost track. The Barber half looks like a great place to pick up. [IMG] [IMG]
It's not Longacre, it's machine doubling.
Nice coin. The obverse image makes it tough to tell.
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