COIN INSPECTION LAMP'S?

Deb048gold

Any suggestions or feedback on coin inspection lamps? What's been your experience, ie
any particular models. How about clip-on magnifiers? Any good?

beartracks42

I use one of those $9.95 clamp on adjustable lamps from Office Depot with a 100 watt G.E. reveal bulb and my 10X triple loupe. Works much better than regular incandesent lighting. Those adjustable lamps also make it easier on the back.

Deb048gold

Yea, that's similar to the set-up I have but I was wondering if anyone has purchased a halogen type lamp
and likes it.
I know Brent-Krueger sells brushed adjustable halogen coin inspection lamps on their site for about $29.00.

ognib

Halogen lamps bring out all the flaws which will cause you to possibly undergrade your coin.

NJDrew1

In a general sense, you're correct. As it relates to the lamp that Deb mentioned, you're incorect. It all depends on how the light is diffused as it stikes the coin's surface. This lamp uses a convex-shaped 3/8" ground glass diffuser, unlike most desktop halogen lamps which usually have a flat diffuser of clear or artificially frosted glass.