Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
People seem to love coin microscopes...and yet I can't recall a single "error/variety hunter" actually figuring out how to move the images via USB/SD card to their computer. What's the point of having this up close image (of nonsense) and then taking a blurry cell phone pic of the display screen?
@lermish said:
People seem to love coin microscopes...and yet I can't recall a single "error/variety hunter" actually figuring out how to move the images via USB/SD card to their computer. What's the point of having this up close image (of nonsense) and then taking a blurry cell phone pic of the display screen?
I can't think of a hunter who takes cell phone pictures of the display screen ever finding an "error".
All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.
Good morning, I am glad I gave everyone a good laugh today.
I am not a collector, but going thru my moms bags/jars of coins and sorting them and came across this one.
Wasn't looking for a price, error, ect just what it was as she also has some foreign coins.
My old eyes cannot see very well and I have to use a loupe and a magnifying glass to see the coin dates.
I bought a cheap coin microscope to use as its easier for me to handle.
I also bought a red book so not as to bother everyone with questions I can find on my own.
If I find anything out of the ordinary I will post, but any other generic questions I won't bother you anymore, or will take to my local coin shop.
Thank you and enjoy your day.
I apologize for my irreverence. I see that you are not goofing around. Steady iPhone shots of both full sides will work. Searching for generic info first is a good idea.
…….almost as an afterthought, it’s a corroded copper “parking lot” Lincoln cent. You could easily add it to a partial roll of 49 cents, and then you’d have a roll of 50. Or…..set it in the tray of a coinstar machine and watch somebody pull it out and ponder it. Who knows, it may end up on the Coinstar finds thread here. •••••••. and Yes we are a bored humor seeking crowd who enjoy post like these. ;-)
@lermish said:
People seem to love coin microscopes...and yet I can't recall a single "error/variety hunter" actually figuring out how to move the images via USB/SD card to their computer. What's the point of having this up close image (of nonsense) and then taking a blurry cell phone pic of the display screen?
I can't think of a hunter who takes cell phone pictures of the display screen ever finding an "error".
You did the thing again. Don't make me post the meme, lol.
Answers
Obviously PMD
Just give it an acetone bath and dab some Verdi-Care on it and it will be good as new.
I never heard a microscope groan before.
People seem to love coin microscopes...and yet I can't recall a single "error/variety hunter" actually figuring out how to move the images via USB/SD card to their computer. What's the point of having this up close image (of nonsense) and then taking a blurry cell phone pic of the display screen?
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I can't think of a hunter who takes cell phone pictures of the display screen ever finding an "error".
All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.
Good morning, I am glad I gave everyone a good laugh today.
I am not a collector, but going thru my moms bags/jars of coins and sorting them and came across this one.
Wasn't looking for a price, error, ect just what it was as she also has some foreign coins.
My old eyes cannot see very well and I have to use a loupe and a magnifying glass to see the coin dates.
I bought a cheap coin microscope to use as its easier for me to handle.
I also bought a red book so not as to bother everyone with questions I can find on my own.
If I find anything out of the ordinary I will post, but any other generic questions I won't bother you anymore, or will take to my local coin shop.
Thank you and enjoy your day.
I apologize for my irreverence. I see that you are not goofing around. Steady iPhone shots of both full sides will work. Searching for generic info first is a good idea.
…….almost as an afterthought, it’s a corroded copper “parking lot” Lincoln cent. You could easily add it to a partial roll of 49 cents, and then you’d have a roll of 50. Or…..set it in the tray of a coinstar machine and watch somebody pull it out and ponder it. Who knows, it may end up on the Coinstar finds thread here. •••••••. and Yes we are a bored humor seeking crowd who enjoy post like these. ;-)
yes
You did the thing again. Don't make me post the meme, lol.
And this is a well run over Jefferson Nickel. Also known as a roadkill coin
Lafayette Grading Set
what's it weigh?