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!
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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...
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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...
Gonna skip the political part of your post and just focus on this... I was reading some numismatic history recently, and came across some...
Aristotle studied at Plato's Academy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platonic_Academy This is widely considered to be the first "university."...
On a modern coin, once there is wear, the other factors become significantly less important. The 61 was probably graded lower because of marks,...
With those pictures, the best I can tell you is that it is an 1881S. The grade could be anything from 61 to 64. It could be PL or DMPL....
Yes, finning is definitely an error. Here is a description of how it happens, for those unfamiliar: http://www.error-ref.com/finning/ And yes,...
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, the Mint Cabinet was subjected to cleaning several times. Most of the coins which were in the...
Hmmm... new coin is a split grade for me - 63 obverse, 65 reverse. Obverse is going to bring the overall grade down a bit - I'll call it a 64.
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