I believe this is the most beautiful coin photo I have taken so far. The coin is not rare, was not expensive, and has some honest wear, but it...
I got a chance to re-shoot many of my older coins today using my new camera set up. This is the first one. The coin has a good amount of wear but...
I received this in a group of uncleaned Greek coins purchased a few years ago. I think it may be Nabatean? 4.05 grams and 19mm. [ATTACH] Is...
I came across this Severus Alexander coin in a lot of cleaners. After removing the outer layer of dirt, I thought it was a denarius (exciting!)...
I recently found this nicely toned Gela Tetradrachm with the Man Faced Bull. I have been after one for many years and am really pleased with this...
Now that I have posted all the coins I picked up at this year's FUN show I can show them in my favorite group shot. I bought a sweet Greek cup...
There has been some discussion of why this is an obvious fake: [ATTACH] Looking in SNG Copenhagen, it looks almost exactly like SNG Cop 41. The...
Here is a Tetradrachm of Rhegium I picked up the Summer FUN show. I sent it off to David Sear for peace of mind. David gave it the thumbs up and...
Here is a bronze coin from Elis from the BCD collection. I love coins from Elis and this is the first bronze I have acquired. This is a nice...
Folks, I am looking for a photo of the Rhegion Tetradrachm listed as Herzfelder 102. This coin has the scalp of a lion on one side and the head...
Several books I discovered early on my coin journey inspired my interest in particular areas of researching, appreciating and collecting. This...
I am a total newbie to photography and I sure this is a common question, but how does one photograph a high relief coin and get the whole thing to...
I have seen a lot of the other volumes of this series but never volume 1. Did it come out a while back while I wasn't paying attention? What...
I met ancient coin dealer James Beach at the recent Summer FUN Show. He had some coins I am interested in but I can't find his phone number,...
Folks, I am trying to research a Rhegion Tetradrachm with the lion scalp/apollo that is listed as BMC 1.25. I think this means volume 1 (Italy)...
Just follow the Dioscuri: It is that way! No it is that way! [ATTACH] C Servilus Vatia Denarius 123 BC, 3.83 gm Obv: Helmeted Head of Roma...
Being on CoinTalk has made me much more interested in collecting Roman coins (you all are a bad influence!). I am doing the one or more coins from...
The city of Gyrton (Pelasgiotis) was located about about five miles north of Larissa in central Greece. It was an ancient town, mentioned by...
Received this Akragas Hemilitron today. It is a thick and hefty bronze coin with artistic devices. I really like the Triton on the reverse...
Someone asked a few days ago if I could share my photo setup. First I have to thank Doug for the great information he has posted that I 100% used...
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