If proof coins, with a nice mirrored field is shot straight on, the mirror will reflect back the camera and or lens. It should be placed at an...
So, If I found a 1892 Comm. in circulation, it would be a circulating NCLT?? If it is a circulating 1/2 dollar, that is the type coin it is!...
Not really an error, just some mild over polishing, also the coin appears to be machine doubling. I have a number of these 1969 s, which all are...
How do you know oil was involved?? And yes, toning can be usually be photographed. The very light cents from the period 1983 onwards are due most...
Most commemoratives have a value minted into the "coin". For example the 2005 Marine Corps 230th Anniversary, it has a face value of one dollar....
As you know, it did not exactly "fall", Nicolas (sp.) and his family were murdered. So out of empathy I collect Russian coins with his image....
Probably a "railroad rim", and a nice example. [IMG] Gary in Washington
Gold and silver spot prices are really going up, hence the increase in anything made with those metals. Gary in Washington
good question, appears to be MD, machine doubling. The coin when stamped experienced a mild "chatter", slight slippage in collar. I will try to...
Good to hear. Hope it works out! Have a happy new year! Gary in Washington
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Individual coin tubes (I prefer the round clear ones). Each tube can be marked to hold a specific date. The tubes are inexpensive, however for...
Do you photograph coins quite often? Not 18, well I can still call you a young man, I'm into my seventies. Collecting coins can be very...
Did you find this or buy it? Nice cud. Gary in Washington
I agree, the angle is not all that important if the seller is not trying to conceal flaws. At times (especially with proofs) a colored (usually...
As earlier stated tough to grade accurately from images, but: PF 67 MS 65 The MS quarter is soft on the reverse, else very nice coins! Gary in...
Green18, Nice message, was the 1926 comm. first shot via an axial set up? If not you did an excellent job with the lighting. Again good message...
[ATTACH] Another Photoscape sample I recently posted elsewhere. As a graphics artist, (created my own website, with hundreds of images) this...
Kasia, thank you for you well stated point. Perhaps "to the average naked eye", ?? A good lens can be a mild 2x or a handheld 20x. With poor...
One more time (lost my text, could not edit, restart machine, and I'm back). Below is a 1982 cent, zinc, small date. It came from a card I bought...
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