Have you ever had a coin that you thought looked pretty nice in hand but

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Razz, Jan 23, 2019.

  1. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Was kind of a let down when photographed? Here is mine. I don't know if it is just the higher magnification or just (edit) the photographic equipment and (edit) lighting set up.


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  3. Stork

    Stork I deliver

    I find photography can highlight all sorts of things not seen well in hand.
     
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  4. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    This one spent a little too much time in the OGP I think. The seller had cut the coin carefully to keep in in its sealed cell, but then stapled it into the cardboard 2 by 2. The staples punctured the cellophane and over time toned the coin where the packaging was not pressed against the high points of the the bust on the obverse.
     
  5. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    I've had my share. I call them "2 Face" coins, after the episode of Seinfeld by the same title. For those of you unfamiliar, he had a girlfriend that looked amazing under certain lights, but horrendous under other lights.
     
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  6. SlipperySocks

    SlipperySocks Well-Known Member

    Well look on the bright side, you have the perfect example that highlights exactly where to look for circulation wear on a KHD. In fact, I saved your photo just for that purpose!
     
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  7. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Excellent point!
     
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