I want to list a bunch of low catalog value coins. They are in 2x2's and I want to avoid the task and cost of removing them and then putting them back into a new 2x2. So I'll be scanning them through the plastic. This is a dime-size coin. It was scanned at 300 dpi. If you were interested in it would this image be sufficient? The one thing I can easily do is increase the dpi (I'd probably go with 600 dpi). Other comments welcome.
Yes for low value I suppose I might buy it. But if it's supposed to be UNC or anything where someone might be looking for details, it needs to be bigger. 600dpi isn't going to cost you any more time to generate. And also (and this could just be me) a tilted image automatically implies low value, not enough interest in leveling it.
I’d agree with the others that it’s good enough to get the job done. Maybe a higher dpi for UNC coins (or all if it’s the same amount of work). I’m assuming you’ll include both the obverse and reverse? That’s also important.
Photos can be taken of a coin within a 2x2, you just have to work the lighting. I personally prefer larger photos, but I always will. Low cost items, that would probably suffice. This is not a perfect example, but it's decent enough. This is a 1943 Lincoln with a small clip (where the flash of light is).
Of course. I'm just testing image quality. On GP's I redid the scan at 600 dpi. I think it made a positive difference. I won't give a grade opinion; I'll let the buyer do that. So the image has to speak for itself.
