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1880-CC (8/High 7) VAM-5 Toned Prooflike Morgan Dollar -- (iPhone, Digital Camera & Auction Phot
Stuart
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Here's a new 1880-CC (8/High 7) VAM-5 Toned prooflike Morgan Dollar purchased at the recent Houston SW Money Show. What's different about this photo post, is that it's my first attempt to photograph digital coin images with my iPhone...
Compare the Top 4 Images taken with my iPhone, versus the bottom 2 Original Auction Images... I will probably also try to image this with my digital camera, however I was stunned by the quality of the handheld iPhone Images.
I was able to examine this coin in hand prior to purchasing it. -- Would you have purchased this coin based solely on the Auction Images?
1880-CC (8/High 7) VAM-5 Toned Prooflike Morgan Dollar - iPhone Photos
Original Auction Photos - For Comparison
Compare the Top 4 Images taken with my iPhone, versus the bottom 2 Original Auction Images... I will probably also try to image this with my digital camera, however I was stunned by the quality of the handheld iPhone Images.
I was able to examine this coin in hand prior to purchasing it. -- Would you have purchased this coin based solely on the Auction Images?
1880-CC (8/High 7) VAM-5 Toned Prooflike Morgan Dollar - iPhone Photos
Original Auction Photos - For Comparison
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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Thanks,
-TEJ
sniocsu: In reply to your above quoted question, I'm using a standard iPhone 4, with no added tech. I placed the coin slab on my desk and hand held the iPhone to take the photos. I was careful to optimize the focus and partially used the zoom feature (i.e. not maximum power zoom). Used diffused natural sunlight from a window, and no flash.
The more experience I gain with digital imaging of coins, the more I realize and appreciate that technique and lighting angle are usually more important than the specific technology that one uses.
MorgansForever: Thanks for your kind words about my new 1880-CC Toned PL Morgan! She's definitely a keeper!
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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CMCART: In reply to your question, yes this coin is Mint State graded NGC MS-64 Prooflike.
The coin was much more eye appealing in person, than in the Auction Photos (bottom 2 images).
I typically only attend one coin show per year with a live auction (Houston SW Money Show), during which I have the opportunity to examine the coins in hand, after having viewed and prioritized them via online digital images.
After reviewing my purchases over the years, I have been most pleased with the coins that I've selected in hand vs those that I've purchased based on digital images. For me it goes without saying that any purchases made prior to seeing the coins in hand, must have a return privilege.
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.One of my other favorite Morgan Dollars is the 1880/79-CC (Rev '78), which adds yet one more interesting feature -- the Reverse of the 1878 first year Morgan Dollar!
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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1880-CC (8/High 7) VAM-5 Toned Prooflike Morgan Dollar - Digital Camera Photos
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
sniocsu: Actually when you compare the higher resolution images (below), I think that the digital camera images are clearer and more definitive.
However, I was quite surprised with the level of quality that can be achieved with the camera function of an iPhone, handheld using natural diffused sunlight.
1880-CC (8/High 7) VAM-5 Toned Prooflike Morgan Dollar - Digital Camera Photos
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Here's a pretty good look at the 1880-CC (8/High 7) VAM-5 Overdate, considering it was taken with an iPhone and no added technology...
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"