24-----A contest for Jefferson Nickel Lovers (Round 2)

The prizes shipped out today!

 

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Thanks! Will let you know when mine arrives... :thumb:

 

ditto!

 

Same here.

 

Thanks for the contest, Lehigh. It was fun.

 

i received my coin today. my first doubled die ever!! thank you lehigh for the contest. and have no fear, the coin has a new home where it will be loved because I LOVE JEFFERSON NICKELS!

 

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Congrates swish

 

congrats, swish

 

I also received my coin today, the 44-S PCGS MS66 toned war nickel, and the coin looks great plus it's my first certified toned War nickel!

Seeing the coin in hand really helps me understand Lehigh's toner imaging techniques and interpretation of coin color. It's very impressive to compare the coin to the pics Paul posts of his coins and to think of the work it takes to get those images to look that good.

My little digital point and shoot camera cannot handle macro detail, nor does it have the focus and clarity that Paul achieves with his images, but I wanted to post a quick pic of the coin that's going into my collection as evidence of my receipt of the coin and Jefferson love. :thumb:

Thanks for the contest and for the chance at some great prizes. :bow:



Also, note that Presidential dollar coins are great for slightly raising and tilting the slab to offset reflections on the plastic. :high5:

 

Krispy,

Thanks for the kind words about my images. Once you get a macro camera and the right lighting set up, you will find that taking a decent coin photo becomes much easier. And the tip about sliding a coin under the slab to reduce slab glare is vital.

Maybe you can use this post as a before and after. I will add my photo so that you have a photographic goal so to speak.



If you ever decide to get serious about numismatic photography, I should warn you, it takes as much time and dedication as the actual coin collecting and is also very addictive. I am constantly updating my images every time I learn a new technique.

 

Thanks. I've saved your image of the coin and have also been collecting the threads here that discuss and share numismatic photography techniques. I'm more than overdue for a new camera and will be looking to update with features that enable better macro controls when I do.

 

Just received the 49-D (darn snow storms) and what a beauty in hand! Thanks for the great prize Lehigh.

 

What a really great contest.. I can hardly wait for the next one!