By George I think I got it! Tell me if this shows the luster better.
I am currently using 40 watt reveal. I may have to increase the wattage to about 60+. I hope this fixes the challenge. I have plenty coins that I...
Thanks GDJMSP. So then play with my light angles and this should fix the challenge. I will do that now and take pics. I will post pics soon. Again...
I have been trying to figure out this challenge for the past 2 weeks. I have posted several pictures and each time the coins luster seems to be...
How can you tell if a coin has been whizzed. It seems pretty normal for this newbie, but if it is what do I need to look for.
Would those small contact marks prevent it from reaching 64 or 65. Just need some guidance
I am still working on my grading skills. I believe this coin may be an MS64. Could someone double check me please? Thanks.
Thanks Merc. I will certainly keep that in mind the next time I am taking pics. It has been a learning process, which until now, I can take...
Actually all the luster is still there. I am doing my best to learn how to use better lighting so my pictures can show luster. Still having...
Please help me grade this 1945 Linc. 1c. This cent was given to me by a friend which has over 100 of them. Supposedly this came from a sealed roll...
Sorry I should have specified. All coins are in a cardboard flips. As I asked earlier, is there any dollar amount or grade that I should be aware...
To flip or not to flip, that is the question. As I started to reorganize my limited collection, I placed most in flips to be able to place the...
The dent is located on the top Rev. Doesn't seem to be touching any part of the Obv. That is one of the reasons I was thinking VF. Since there is...
Trying to grade this one for my collection. Looks to me as a VF20. Would like to hear your thoughts on this coin.
I really don't know. I thought it could be. I picked this coin up a few days ago from a private individual.
I am struggling on this one. I strongly feel as though it is an XF40. However, it could go as low as a VF35 because of the Reverse. Any ideas?
Thanks. I always double and triple check myself using this site. However, sometimes there are so many close details that I just want to make sure...
Got it. I will work on the lighting situation. I placed the coin directly over the lamp source about 2 or 3 inches away. I will certainly start...
I just got the camera this christmas and still tinkering with it. The luster on all the coins are pretty much there, but have never dealt with...
I am working on assigning grades to my recently purchased coins. I have been working on my grading skills but still need some help once in awhile....
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