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Received the 1911-D and it does not resemble the 2nd photo which I edited and posted on the last page. In hand, the olive described in Legend's auction is more obvious, especially on the reverse. Coin has a nice touch of that coppery/rose but is more "yellow" than expected. More luster than anticipated, which is nice. It's got a scratch running above the date which appears to be PMD that both CAC and PCGS did not flag? Overall, I'm satisfied w/ the coin and find it very attractive, in hand. It's nicer the more I look at it but I overpaid (not terribly), given today's market. Legend's listing was:

"This is a totally original CHOICE AU example of this KEY date. This is the exact opposite of what is normally seen for this date/grade. Rich olive and wheat gold toned surfaces. Just light wear in the fields and a few scattered marks are noted that do not detract from the eye appeal."

One thing I am extremely excited about, is my new ability to take and share quality photos, finally! This is all thanks to my purchase of member rmpsrpms' modified system 9 which I couldn't be happier with! This is my 4th coin ever shot on this system and it was done in haste w/ little attention paid to quality. 1911-D in hand...

 

Two new ones this week.

This one came today, and has a ton of luster.



and just got this one in the mail the other day... Must say the color is nicer in hand than the true view, IMO.

 

I always enjoy seeing your acquisitions!

 

The trime is a true splurge for me.

 

Great pick

 

I call this one Night and Day.

 

That was pretty cool. How did you do that, w/ that Canadian?

 

Three Jansjo lights at ten, twelve and two o'clock......105 mm lens (macro), camera set at 200 ISO, 1/160 second.

 

@green18 - On the reverse of the ERP ASE, what is that anomaly running through the O of OZ?

 

Here's a few close-ups Ike.....I'm thinkin' maybe a diescratch?

 

All shot at various levels of contrast and lighting. I moved the Jansjos around trying to get the light to fall right. The line appears raised to me.

 

Curses foiled again!

 

I thought the same thing. It does look raised. I wouldn’t expect a die crack, so a scratch seems plausible. It’s pretty remarkable to see this on a coin of this caliber.

 

I forget the proper name, but could it be a ‘spur’ of metal from the rim, that folded back onto the coin?

 

Where did u get the Canadian?

 

The Pride of Two Nations set from the US Mint.........

 

Sweet. Love the look. Thanks