You're correct. But for my uses, I actually use a combination of axial and traditional lighting to bring out the color and luster. With true...
Wow, I had the grade but not the designation. I would have swore up and down that that would be a minimum PL based on the photos.
Looks like I was being generous. :)
What dave is referring to with axial lighting, is the use of a small pane of glass to reflect the light down onto the surface of the coin. Here...
I'm going to guess MS65 DMPL. I would leave the coin as is. No need to crack it and take a chance at ruining it.
Those are pretty dang good for a point and shoot. Did you have it on a tripod or something sturdy? The only flaws I find are the depth of field...
I was so excited about these when they were first announced.. Then I saw the Mercury dime and it was a huge let down. I bought the Daniel Carr...
Not only can you make potential upgrades, but you can snag them at deep discounts. I have made a couple of nice picks in non-major TPG plastic.
He's in there now......
No the black one. I tried the pink, but it kept giving a slight color cast to the images. ;)
It's the ultimate Where's Waldo.. He's not even in there.. LOL
Here you go C-D-B. It's a sweet looking '47 for sure. I love picking some of the lesser TPG holders, there are some good buys available if you...
There is a special place in HE double hockey stick for pieces of garbage like this.
Nice Washington at a fantastic price. I just sent in a '36-D and '32-S to ANACS that I picked out of a junk quarter bin early last year. I paid...
Wow!! Thanks for the compliments everyone! I am humbled to get a thread created about me. I'm just excited to get to photograph some really...
That's the trick.. Trying to keep it looking the way it looks in hand. And the unedited image is way to flat and lifeless compared to the coin...
I'm at AU58. I can see the wear on Washington's hair. You may have gotten lucky with a 61 though.
Thanks Dave. I shot it at f8, I was having a slight depth of field problem due to the magnification at anything lower. I nearly filled the frame...
The winner is @SuperDave. This was a tough one.. Not just the guessing of the grade, but the photography was a challenge. The plastic on this...
It's this one. [ATTACH]
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