Cyber-space 6 Step Jefferson Collection grows!
leothelyon
Posts: 8,463 ✭✭✭✭✭
Hi everyone
It's time to add another date to the C-S6JC. This 1941 Jefferson nickel does have 6 steps no question about it. This is not a too difficult date to locate in six steps but expect to pay a premium when PCGS
begins certifying 6 step Jefferson's and that should be anytime soon in this 21st century, LOL.
I have also added a pic of a 1938 that sports a EDS obverse strike. I don't have this coin anymore but it was a nice one.
Enjoy the pics and be sure to click on the links within the links for more information.
Leo
Other threads
Pics of 1943/2 Jefferson nickels
Counting the Monticello Steps
It's time to add another date to the C-S6JC. This 1941 Jefferson nickel does have 6 steps no question about it. This is not a too difficult date to locate in six steps but expect to pay a premium when PCGS
begins certifying 6 step Jefferson's and that should be anytime soon in this 21st century, LOL.
I have also added a pic of a 1938 that sports a EDS obverse strike. I don't have this coin anymore but it was a nice one.
Enjoy the pics and be sure to click on the links within the links for more information.
Leo
Other threads
Pics of 1943/2 Jefferson nickels
Counting the Monticello Steps
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
0
Comments
I couldn't resist but here are some more great pics of Jefferson nickels. It takes time to put these photos' together so why not share them. They're not the best out there by all means so enjoy the pictures.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Sorry for the lyric and no new possible 6 stepper this time...just wanted to bring this back to the top.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
The Ludlow Brilliant Collection (1938-64)
Whenever you get that camera ready. your 6 steppers would be a great addition to the set.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
Nice pictures! I have been experimenting with my digital camera this week but I still do not have the lighting right.
Here are a few coins that I started with.
Frank
My Jefferson Full Step Variety Set (1938 - Current)
My Jefferson Proof Variety Set (1938 - Current)
Your pictures are not bad........for an amatuer that is, LOL.
The most difficult thing about photography is the lighting, especially with coins. I'm still trying to figure it out and the camera. There are many great articles on the internet that have helped me. One quick tip is to
direct the lighting from 2:00 so there are slight shadows on Thomas's face. This also gives a great 3D
effect.
Another is the fact that without light rays that bounce off everything and back into our eyes, we would be as blind as the bat. The same holds true for the camera, the (right amount of light needs to reflect off the coin and back into the camera lens.
I have been experimenting with the shudder speed on my camera to reduce the light and have been getting some good results. The 61-D was taken at 350 and not the usual 60 otherwise I would end up taking a picture of a refection of my lightbulb.
Pronounce lighting is another way to get good results if you can figure out a way to set it up but then again you lose the 3D effect.
For the proofs I use a clear bulb so the direct light from the burning filament inside can bring out the deep mirrors. I use a regular frosted 40 watt for the business strikes I also use a circular 22watt flourescent light for both proofs and business coins.
PCGS slabs are not as bad as Anacs and NGC slabs as the white inserts reflect your light source more then PCGS slabs. But the plastic reflects the light also.
Another friend and collector of the FS Jefferson's, Mike D, had his coins photographed some years ago.
Part of this collection originated from Jim Ragsdale (who has recently granted me permission to use his name) who has expressed interest in attending the FUN show. He said that he would like seeing the registry sets and the certified 60D and 61D, but Steve Wells told me he's not attending. I asked Steve if he had received an invitation that included airfare (from what I gathered from other threads, did you get tickets Frank, let me know if I'm off track here) but he wasn't sure although he may have changed his mind since I've talked with him.
Here's a thread that was discussed not to long ago.
light scope
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Thanks for the advice. I will try some of the tips this weekend. Sent you a PM.
Frank
My Jefferson Full Step Variety Set (1938 - Current)
My Jefferson Proof Variety Set (1938 - Current)
i was listing some items on eBay last week and was frustrated with the glare on the proofs so i made a late night run to the supermarket and got some frosted 40 watt bulbs in the lowest output i could find. i also tilted the coins slightly and it seems to have worked. i'll have to try the clear bulbs as you suggested and maybe lower wattage with another fixture. my thing is try to get the whole shabang without having to do anything edit wise besides cropping/sizing. i never thought when i started with the camera that i'd have a selection of light bulbs!!!
where in the heck did you find that 1959, and frank where did you get the 71-d?!?!?!?!! beautiful coins. that 71-D looks like it has some nice subtle tone. you guys really know how to raise the bar.
al h.
NICKEL TRIUMPH.....BASIC SET