Very Colorful Eagles

Newmismatist · January 29, 2012 5:59AM

I'm think of creating a new poster - "Screaming Eagles" here are my first candidates:

This next is a Battle Creek toned Morgan

This is the same as the last but with a little different lighting angle. Which do you like best?

Photos by Todd

coinkid855 · January 29, 2012 6:01AM

Wowwwwww! I LOVE them both!! That first one is electric, and the second is just plain gorgeous!! I definitley like the first image on the second coin best though. The second one is rather flat.

-Paul

rainbowroosie · January 29, 2012 6:04AM

Agree with coinkid

NewParadigm · January 29, 2012 6:09AM

I third the statement.

Newmismatist · January 29, 2012 6:10AM

<< Wowwwwww! I LOVE them both!! That first one is electric, and the second is just plain gorgeous!! I definitley like the first image on the second coin best though. The second one is rather flat.

-Paul >>

On the BC coin, the second image is what you normally see when it's in my case - In order to see the "pop" that you see in the first BC image, you have to take it out and rotate it in the light - the underlying surfaces are somewhat PL, and Todd has managed to capture what I call the "Optimal" neon flash that you see on toned PL Morgans - The first coins in a 79-S and it looks neon no matter how you look at it. It actually has even more "Pop" than Todd was able to catch - it glows from 6 feet away.

coinkid855 · January 29, 2012 6:23AM

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<< Wowwwwww! I LOVE them both!! That first one is electric, and the second is just plain gorgeous!! I definitley like the first image on the second coin best though. The second one is rather flat.

-Paul >>

On the BC coin, the second image is what you normally see when it's in my case - In order to see the "pop" that you see in the first BC image, you have to take it out and rotate it in the light - the underlying surfaces are somewhat PL, and Todd has managed to capture what I call the "Optimal" neon flash that you see on toned PL Morgans - The first coins in a 79-S and it looks neon no matter how you look at it. It actually has even more "Pop" than Todd was able to catch - it glows from 6 feet away. >>

Oh, I'm a photographer too. I know those PL toned coins are a PITA to image, believe me!

-Paul

ricko · January 29, 2012 6:28AM

Are all the vertical hairlines on the first coin on the holder? Or is that an old cleaning? Or, am I imagining them. Cheers, RickO

Newmismatist · January 29, 2012 6:45AM

<< Are all the vertical hairlines on the first coin on the holder? Or is that an old cleaning? Or, am I imagining them. Cheers, RickO >>

From memory, I think they may lines in the flan from the roller when making the planchet. But the plastic holder is a bit old and they could also be in the plastic. I'd have to get the coin from the SD box and take a look to be sure

coinkid855 · January 29, 2012 7:12AM

<< Are all the vertical hairlines on the first coin on the holder? Or is that an old cleaning? Or, am I imagining them. Cheers, RickO >>

That coin is completely original. Those lines are die polish. They're very common on early San Francisco Morgans. That's why there's so many of those with PL and DMPL surfaces.

-Paul

BAJJERFAN · January 29, 2012 7:28AM

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<< Are all the vertical hairlines on the first coin on the holder? Or is that an old cleaning? Or, am I imagining them. Cheers, RickO >>

That coin is completely original. Those lines are die polish. They're very common on early San Francisco Morgans. That's why there's so many of those with PL and DMPL surfaces.

-Paul >>

Die polish lines is the correct answer as they usually start or end at the devices as in the first photo. Roller marks/lines are on the planchet before striking and may or may not appear on the devices depending upon striking pressure.