Original dealer's photo failed to capture the real toning, metal color, and bronze-like hue. I'm really enjoying the galaxy note 4 and lighting set up I've used the last couple weeks. I've been able to get some decent macro pictures as well. Before After Rome mint. Died AD 140/1. Struck under Pius, circa AD 147-161 Faustina Senior Denarius. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right / AETERNITAS, Juno or Aeternitas standing left, hand raised, holding scepter 17.8mm 3.37g
I haven't changed cameras but I have been busy re-imaging my coins as well. And I am learning a lot about my camera as I go. I am having fun doing it and I thought I wouldn't.
It's strange, generally speaking, how sharp the details were on the Faustina Sr Aeternitas issue. I swear you could cut your fingers on the legend. Here's another that sold on cngcoins. I've never seen such edges on an ancient; that nose could open a can.
Iamtiberius, fantastic coin! I love coins with flow lines and the new pics bring them out beautifully! Especially on the obverse where they are so heavy. Very nice pick up.
Terrific photos guys---I'm still working on correcting my stability and lighting issues...and then many others to follow, I'm sure.... LOL You and Bing have really improved the quality of your coin photos---and I LOVE when the camera actually captures the true 'nature' of the coin---especially in crystal clarity. I-M-T, I would have thought your Faustina was LESS of a bronze and more like the former 'silvery' photo...but the true toning is what I'm after as well.
This one spoke to me in the summer of 2013. Faustina Senior AR Denari ca. 141 AD 3.15 grams, 16 mm Obv: Draped bust of Faustina Senior facing right. DIVA FAUSTINA Reverse: Pietas standing sacrificing at altar AVGVSTA Grade: aEF coin that is sharp & clear even at the points of highest relief on Faustina’s bust. Other: Faustina Sr. was the wife of Antoninus Pius & died in 141 AD.
