Gold and silver abigail? just playing around with photography

coinsarefun

Got my proof's today and decided to take some pictures to see if its worth submitting. I decided to try different settings on my camera and thought if I tried it on black and white setting I might be able to see how close it was to PF70. Anyways, It actually came out looking as if it was silver!

Goldies:



Silvers:

FLBuffaloHunter

I like the top ones better. The difference between a 70 and 69 proof is often very subtle and I don't think anyone would be able to tell the difference from a photo of an encapsulated coin. This is also why the TPG's will not crossover a 70 since they must remove the coin from the holder to be able to examin it.

ricko

The Hags in precious metal... still ugly.... Cheers, RickO

OPA

Coinsarefun...I also received mine today. Take a close look, at an angle, of your reverse. I did on mine & spoted several "pin holes" not visible unless magnified. The obverse was flawless, but the reverse will prevent mine from being a 70. (BTW submitted mine today to PCGS)

coinsarefun

<< <i>Coinsarefun...I also received mine today. Take a close look, at an angle, of your reverse. I did on mine & spoted several "pin holes" not visible unless magnified. The obverse was flawless, but the reverse will prevent mine from being a 70. (BTW submitted mine today to PCGS) >>







The only way I can see or appreciate them is to look with a loupe. But I will say this. Either I am very lucky for a change or I am getting even worse eyesight but I do not see any pinholes on reverse or obverse, fields look clear.

FLBuffaloHunter

This is what the ANA grading standards says"


<< <i>Proof-70. The perfect coin. Has a very attractive sharp stike and surface (mirror or other style) of the highest quality for the variety. No contact marks are visible under maginification. There are absolutely no hairlines, scuff marks, or defects. eye appeal is attractive and outstanding.

Contact Marks: None show under magnification.
Hairlines: None show under magnification
Fields: Very attractive. Fully original
Eye Appeal: Outstanding >>




<< <i>Proof-69. Has a very attractive sharp strike and surface (mirror or other style) of the highest quality for the variety, with no more than two small non-detracting contact marks or flaws. No hairlines or scuff marks can be seen. Eye appeal is exceptional.

Contact Marks: 1 or 2 minuscule None in prime focal areas.
Hairlines: None visible
Fields: Attractive. Fully original
Eye Appeal: Exceptional >>


This is PCGS's grading standards: