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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;RonSanderson, post: 3951303, member: 77413&quot;]A light box provides an even, diffused soft light. They are good for eliminating shadows that occur from a single or a few point light sources. Coins actually need those shadows to delineate their contours. </p><p><br /></p><p>Most of my reading here on CoinTalk makes me think that folks gravitate towards two or three point sources and keep them close to centered over the coin. I have also had some success using a less vertical angle so the light catches the minutes striations on the surface that create luster. A light box might just wash out these artifacts.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1041114[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>That said, a well worn coin is difficult to photograph because it lacks any contrast at all. In that case, just throw a bunch of light on it and shoot away. A light box may be just fine for that. Even here, though, the specular reflections show that there are two light sources at 10:00 (reflected in the hair) and 2:00 (reflected off forehead). The spot reflections heighten the illusion of depth that helps bring the picture to life.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1041111[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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