@kaz said:
Great looking proof Buff, Joe! Do you do anything to diffuse your lights when imaging proofs?
Nope. I use daylight bulbs and set my white balance. I’ve been photographing coins this way for years. No need to defuse. Once you get your white balance set with a (Grey Card) you can now adjust your aperture and shutter speed. I shoot in manual mode because it gives me total control over what my camera does. I get good results and it’s not as tough as it sounds. The trick is to have an (SLR) a Single Lens reflex camera box and attach it to a macro lens. This is how I shoot.
Thank you for the kind words about my imaging. It means a lot to me,
Joe
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Here’s a picture of my setup. I use a copystand that has the most rigidity of any other model out there. It has a 4”column the camera can slide up and down on. This one is 5’ tall as I also photograph larger items from time to time.
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge on equipment and imaging, Joe. My setup is similar, and I use manual too. ( I have to as my lens is a 105mm manual Micro-Nikkor!).
@kaz said:
Thanks for sharing your knowledge on equipment and imaging, Joe. My setup is similar, and I use manual too. ( I have to as my lens is a 105mm manual Micro-Nikkor!).
Anytime my brother.
I use a SIGMA MACRO APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM AF Lens for my Nikon box. I find it as good as it gets for coin photography.
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
I haven't purchased anything in. very long time, however I did get a few items from Ron Landis.
I bought one silver and one copper of The 2022 Eureka Springs Art Medal. I have a 1904 $20 Liberty Head which
I sent in for him to overstrike. I had to tilt it ever so lightly to show the under type........It sure came out beautiful!
@coinsarefun said:
I haven't purchased anything in. very long time, however I did get a few items from Ron Landis.
I bought one silver and one copper of The 2022 Eureka Springs Art Medal. I have a 1904 $20 Liberty Head which
I sent in for him to overstrike. I had to tilt it ever so lightly to show the under type........It sure came out beautiful!
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I don’t think WOW cuts it on this one my coin sister👍 I find it extremely beautiful in every way. Very well done👌
The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
@coinsarefun said:
I haven't purchased anything in. very long time, however I did get a few items from Ron Landis.
I bought one silver and one copper of The 2022 Eureka Springs Art Medal. I have a 1904 $20 Liberty Head which
I sent in for him to overstrike. I had to tilt it ever so lightly to show the under type........It sure came out beautiful!
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I don’t think WOW cuts it on this one my coin sister👍 I find it extremely beautiful in every way. Very well done👌
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Thanks so much, that was very nice of you
Ron does such beautiful die engraving and one of the last great ones…..imo
@alaura22 said:
Very nice coin, congrats on finishing your set
Link to your set?
Thank you! I haven't published it yet because fully half of the coins (plus some duplicates and misc) are in grading right now. Once I get the order back though I will likely have several interesting posts about the results, etc. Stay tuned!
I originally bought this in 2015 or 2016 at FUN in an NGC 68 holder for my 1950-1964 Toned Proof Registry Set. I did not think it was a 68 so I was happy to cross it over to PCGS to get a True View. In 2018, I sold all of my toned proofs. Fast forward a few years and there are a few I wouldn't mind having back. This one became available last week and I picked it up.
1951 PR67
"If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64 Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
."It's a dangerous business... going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to" -JRR Tolkien_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Outstanding BST transactions as a seller, buyer and trader with: ----- mustanggt, Kliao, claudewill87, MWallace, paesan, mpbuck82, moursund, basetsb, lordmarcovan, JWP, Coin hunter 4, COINS MAKE CENTS, PerryHall, Aspie_Rocco, Braddick, DBSTrader2, SanctionII, Histman, The_Dinosaur_Man, jesbroken, CentSearcher ------ANA Member #3214817
."It's a dangerous business... going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to" -JRR Tolkien_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Outstanding BST transactions as a seller, buyer and trader with: ----- mustanggt, Kliao, claudewill87, MWallace, paesan, mpbuck82, moursund, basetsb, lordmarcovan, JWP, Coin hunter 4, COINS MAKE CENTS, PerryHall, Aspie_Rocco, Braddick, DBSTrader2, SanctionII, Histman, The_Dinosaur_Man, jesbroken, CentSearcher ------ANA Member #3214817
Way way overpaid but I wanted at least one coin in my collection with the Simpson Pedigree on the label. Received the coin today and I like it. The true view is accurate for color but does not reflect the luster.
@willy said:
Way way overpaid but I wanted at least one coin in my collection with the Simpson Pedigree on the label. Received the coin today and I like it. The true view is accurate for color but does not reflect the luster.
She's cleaned, I paid too much... (not really but still the most i've ever spent on a cleaned coin)
And damn am I happy I finaly found and won one i really like....
@Mrweaseluv said:
She's cleaned, I paid too much... (not really but still the most i've ever spent on a cleaned coin)
And damn am I happy I finaly found and won one i really like....
Since it's raw and hairlined from a cleaning, suggest that you store it in an old kraft paper coin envelope so that it can tone some over time to give it a more natural look.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@willy said:
Way way overpaid but I wanted at least one coin in my collection with the Simpson Pedigree on the label. Received the coin today and I like it. The true view is accurate for color but does not reflect the luster.
That’s a beautiful dollar- congratulations!
In full agreement with @Floridafacelifter Sometimes, when it fits everything you want, pay the extra. We collect for joy and financial benefits, both.
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Nope. I use daylight bulbs and set my white balance. I’ve been photographing coins this way for years. No need to defuse. Once you get your white balance set with a (Grey Card) you can now adjust your aperture and shutter speed. I shoot in manual mode because it gives me total control over what my camera does. I get good results and it’s not as tough as it sounds. The trick is to have an (SLR) a Single Lens reflex camera box and attach it to a macro lens. This is how I shoot.
Thank you for the kind words about my imaging. It means a lot to me,
Joe
Here’s a picture of my setup. I use a copystand that has the most rigidity of any other model out there. It has a 4”column the camera can slide up and down on. This one is 5’ tall as I also photograph larger items from time to time.
66 CAC
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All Of Us
@crazyhounddog that’s a splendid proof buffalo nickel!
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Thanks for sharing your knowledge on equipment and imaging, Joe. My setup is similar, and I use manual too. ( I have to as my lens is a 105mm manual Micro-Nikkor!).
Anytime my brother.
I use a SIGMA MACRO APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM AF Lens for my Nikon box. I find it as good as it gets for coin photography.
Reminds me of the greatest line from Borderlands 2 2nd dlc, "Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage.
Spoken by Mr. Torgue himself.
Throw a coin enough times, and suppose one day it lands on its edge.
I haven't purchased anything in. very long time, however I did get a few items from Ron Landis.
I bought one silver and one copper of The 2022 Eureka Springs Art Medal. I have a 1904 $20 Liberty Head which
I sent in for him to overstrike. I had to tilt it ever so lightly to show the under type........It sure came out beautiful!
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
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Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
I don’t think WOW cuts it on this one my coin sister👍 I find it extremely beautiful in every way. Very well done👌
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Thanks so much, that was very nice of you
Ron does such beautiful die engraving and one of the last great ones…..imo
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Slowly rebuilding my Herd... I scored this group for less than the cost of grading.
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Looks to me like you’re doing great too👍
Bought this one just to offend the eyes of my fellow collectors ;D
https://www.cointalk.com/media/albums/the-2020-20-large-cent-set.1855/
Mary Kay dollar. Wow is that ugly!
@Mrweaseluv
Someone fell asleep when adjusting vibrance and saturation in photoshop
Coin Photographer.
Titanic went down in 1912. One for my book.
FS102 DDO
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
From last night's GC auction, the final coin for my Classic Commemorative 50 piece type set:
Chopmarked Trade Dollar Registry Set --- US & World Gold Showcase --- World Chopmark Showcase
Very nice coin, congrats on finishing your set
Link to your set?
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Thank you! I haven't published it yet because fully half of the coins (plus some duplicates and misc) are in grading right now. Once I get the order back though I will likely have several interesting posts about the results, etc. Stay tuned!
Chopmarked Trade Dollar Registry Set --- US & World Gold Showcase --- World Chopmark Showcase
We managed to get these a few days ago....slabs from across the street, but really attractive color! No Edits done at all
sarasotanumismatics.com
Superb!
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We bought this Fugio too......the dies are actually clashed pretty heavily, which is cool!
sarasotanumismatics.com
Congrats lermish !
A couple raw to add to the herd.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Dan,
Thank you for sharing this - it's really cool!!!
Ken
My Washington Type B/C Set
I originally bought this in 2015 or 2016 at FUN in an NGC 68 holder for my 1950-1964 Toned Proof Registry Set. I did not think it was a 68 so I was happy to cross it over to PCGS to get a True View. In 2018, I sold all of my toned proofs. Fast forward a few years and there are a few I wouldn't mind having back. This one became available last week and I picked it up.
1951 PR67
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
A fine looking half from Darrell Kreis. NGC AU55. Thanks Darrell
5 Francs. True view is actually pretty accurate. Gorgeous in hand.
My current "Box of 20"
."It's a dangerous business... going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to" -JRR Tolkien_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Outstanding BST transactions as a seller, buyer and trader with: ----- mustanggt, Kliao, claudewill87, MWallace, paesan, mpbuck82, moursund, basetsb, lordmarcovan, JWP, Coin hunter 4, COINS MAKE CENTS, PerryHall, Aspie_Rocco, Braddick, DBSTrader2, SanctionII, Histman, The_Dinosaur_Man, jesbroken, CentSearcher ------ANA Member #3214817
."It's a dangerous business... going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to" -JRR Tolkien_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Outstanding BST transactions as a seller, buyer and trader with: ----- mustanggt, Kliao, claudewill87, MWallace, paesan, mpbuck82, moursund, basetsb, lordmarcovan, JWP, Coin hunter 4, COINS MAKE CENTS, PerryHall, Aspie_Rocco, Braddick, DBSTrader2, SanctionII, Histman, The_Dinosaur_Man, jesbroken, CentSearcher ------ANA Member #3214817
I will add a more modern coin.
1940 P Mercury MS66 FB
The picture is a TV!
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Way way overpaid but I wanted at least one coin in my collection with the Simpson Pedigree on the label. Received the coin today and I like it. The true view is accurate for color but does not reflect the luster.
My $18 upgrade today.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
Nice pick-up
Better check, I think the cops are coming...............
$18 really?
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
Yes. No joke.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
Last sold on Heritage for $132
Wow, what a deal
Congrats
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
That’s a beautiful dollar- congratulations!
She's cleaned, I paid too much... (not really but still the most i've ever spent on a cleaned coin)
And damn am I happy I finaly found and won one i really like....
https://www.cointalk.com/media/albums/the-2020-20-large-cent-set.1855/
Since it's raw and hairlined from a cleaning, suggest that you store it in an old kraft paper coin envelope so that it can tone some over time to give it a more natural look.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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Nice! I have that date, too. They're tougher to find.
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Thank you. I picked it up off of OfferUp. The person has a 62 as well. I’m sure he’ll sell it if anybody is interested.
What a beauty! I love silver proofs!
In full agreement with @Floridafacelifter Sometimes, when it fits everything you want, pay the extra. We collect for joy and financial benefits, both.
sticking with the key dates for new purchases
No. I don't want to share.
It's a cherry-pick secret.