One of my many questions

I'm taking notes on everyone's tips, thank you!! I appreciate all the tips and advice

 

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It'll cost about 3-500$ if you early registration during one of there specials its cheaper by 100$..

 

If you're a member of the Ana or get some one to sponsor you its cheaper for classes and special events

 

I'm currently going to school but finish this summer, so I'm going to have to wait sadly. Until then, cointalk and any info y'all supply will be my guidance.

 

The over/under halogen lights are built into the stereomicroscope.

 

Wow haven't seen one of those since school..lol I'm getting a computer one

 

When I bought this, the only hand-held scopes available were toys made in China.

Chris

 

Everything's made in china nowadays sucks but might get it cheaper if u research what your looking for .. Me I'm going to get a maybe 2-300$ camera to do my photos

 

Me? Nah! I'm not looking for anything more.

Chris

 

And by "opposite", you mean the flip side of the coin, not 180% away on the same side.

 

BTW, your pics of the missing VDB under the shoulder were pretty good too. I think this is a feature that is weakly struck on many cent coins.

 

Just another "clue" you can try. I've been fortunate/lucky to have and have used stereoscopes from every major company...most over $$$$. None of the scopes in this class have built in lights! IMO, even the ring light accessories are marginal for my needs.

If you experiment with different lights like baffled photo floods, on both sides of the scope along with tipping the coin in various orientations, you might be surprised at the professional results. A photo shop can guide you on this. The major problem with high magnification is getting the extra light needed on to the small area of the coin!

From what I've seen on CT, most posters (you included) take photos (except the low power or blurry ones) good enough to be useful!

 

Thank you! After talking to you guys, I think I'll be buying some new toys
I played with my lighting and found a very faint mark that could be the initials...I have noticed some very weak initials on many cent coins...I was thinking bc the condition and color of the coin that they would have been more vibrant :-(

 

I love the set up!!!!

 

Now, they have perfected the hand-held scopes that are far cheaper than a traditional stereomicroscope and they produce quality photos. Check with Alan @coinzip if you have questions or need help.

Chris

 

Sounds great! Thank you so much Chris!

 

ya know i love 3 cent pieces , i always loved the odd currences of the u.s.

 

Rachel have you read any books on collecting??

 

It's on my agenda to get reading material, any recommendations? Right now I'm web researching and picking y'alls brains. I spent some time reviewing past forums the last few days too

 

OK I will give you a few books via PDF format from my library