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Darn it! I just can't capture it... HELP?

This coin is pissing me off. image

1/4 Farthing, 1839. PCGS MS64 RB.

First, my original pictures. While decent enough presentation, they absolutely do NOT capture the color of the toning.

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Try as I might, the only way I can even come close to the true color of the coin is to shoot it through the glare of a swing-arm lamp. These pics get the color much closer to coin in hand, but are washed out and muddy. The toning on this piece is actually quite stunning.

How do I capture the color while maintaining a crisp presentation?

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Comments

  • Shooting toners through a slab is a real pain at best, it's much easier before they are slabbed.

    Try lighting from each side to reduce glare from the bulb, and also they angeled glass technique.... image

    Nice coing by the way.....
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