Opinions & constructive criticism on this 1968-S Lincoln Pic ?

ss350camaro

wjd283

Nice pic.Is that wear around the ear or just the strike ?

mgoodm3

Nice pic. Lighting is a little harsh (one light?) may try a second light and try to get the lights higher over the coin.

ss350camaro

<< <i>Nice pic.Is that wear around the ear or just the strike ? >>




it's UNC and a typical 68-S, Mushy strike

ss350camaro

<< <i>Nice pic. Lighting is a little harsh (one light?) may try a second light and try to get the lights higher over the coin. >>



Thanks Mark, I'll do some more experimenting

(yes, one light )

Lincolnfreak

From what I have seen mgoodm3 is an expert with coin imaging. Take his advice seriously.

millennium

It could be me, but the focus is just a tad off too...

BillJones

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<< <i>Nice pic.Is that wear around the ear or just the strike ? >>




it's UNC and a typical 68-S, Mushy strike >>



ALL of the 1968 cents come mushy. The hubs were worn out and badly needed to be replaced, which was what happened in 1969. This coin looks to be sharper than average from what I've seen. Compare a 1968 cent to a 1969 cent. They are not exactly alike. The differences are subtle, but if you are a Lincoln fan, you can't miss it.

This looks like a really nice coin, at least from the obverse. Only reservation might be Lincoln's shoulder, which appears to have contact spot. That could prevent it from getting the "highest honors" if the reverse is up with the obverse.

cladking

It is a fairly nice example.

I think the light source needed to be about 15 dgrees toward the bottom to get
the best possible effect. The focus is just slightly short but wouldn't be important
if the angle of lighting was better.

It's not a bad picture though.

Koinlink

Looks like a pretty nice coin to me!