Can someone post some pictures of toned proof Jefferson nickels?

Rampage · January 14, 2004 4:00AM

I know Marty has some and Jeremy as well. I would like to see some.

Thanks. Richard.

poptopsRus · January 14, 2004 4:07AM

I gotta bunch when I get some time I'll do some pics

Russ · January 14, 2004 4:14AM

Russ, NCNE

poptopsRus · January 14, 2004 4:40AM

Here's a few - I suck at taking pictures of toners.

All in PCGS holders. PR65CAM, PR66, and PR64 (all are available).

poptopsRus · January 14, 2004 4:44AM

Hey great pics Russ!

nwcs · January 14, 2004 4:49AM

Here's a nice natural toned proof.

1942 obverse
1942 rev

JrGMan2004 · January 14, 2004 5:06AM

I like Russ' #3, #6 and #10, they look nice, though the others look great, too

CarlWohlforth · January 14, 2004 5:12AM

Here is one:

Rampage · January 14, 2004 5:29AM

Wow. Super pics guys. I love seeing these.

Thanks.

keets · January 14, 2004 5:37AM

al h.

baccaruda · January 14, 2004 5:40AM

<--------- Lori bought this one from me.

I have an entire Dansco sheet filled with my favorites - they look like Russ' for the most part.

RiffRaff1967 · January 14, 2004 5:53AM

Russ' #3 - wowza! Great thread!

airplanenut · January 14, 2004 9:11AM

As you wish

You know you wanna buy 'em

Louis · January 14, 2004 9:13AM

Russ · January 14, 2004 9:15AM

And now, the piece of resistance (imagine that spelled correctly in French).

Russ, NCNE

RGL · January 14, 2004 9:23AM

Gads, that's a monstah, Russ ... yours?

Both of these are raw cherries that slabbed as PR-67 ...

CoinAddict · January 14, 2004 9:33AM

Here are my toned Jefferson proofs.

Russ · January 14, 2004 9:34AM

<< <i>Gads, that's a monstah, Russ ... yours? >>

It's one that passed through my door a while back. Now owned by another forum member.

Russ, NCNE

nepbrs44 · January 14, 2004 9:40AM

Russ & airplanenut..........OUTSTANDING picks

Stuart · January 14, 2004 9:47AM

Russ: The toned Jeffs are beautiful, but I am really impresed with the quality of the photos that you took of them and the presentation of those photos!

Would you share your photography secrets with us, or are they proprietary techniques? I'd love to produce a photographic catalog of my collection for personal enjoyment and insurance purposes with photos that look as good as yours!

Looking forward to your reply...

airplanenut · January 14, 2004 9:52AM

<< <i>Would you share your photography secrets with us, or are they proprietary techniques? I'd love to produce a photographic catalog of my collection for personal enjoyment and insurance purposes with photos that look as good as yours! >>

I shoot similarly to Russ... 3 incadescent lamps that move to angle the light correctly... the rest is just a good macro camera and a push of a button.

I use a Nikon Coolpix 4500... very good camera... I love it

Russ · January 14, 2004 9:57AM

Hi Stuart,

Nothing really earth-shattering, just a lot of hard work. I use an old Ricoh RDC-4300 that can be had for about $60 to $70, GE Reveal light bulbs that cost $4.99 a four pack, a copy stand ($41), and three desk lamps ($6.99 each):

The key is angle, and the lighting and using the appropriate number of bulbs and wattages depending on the type of coin being shot. I just move the lamps around until the coin looks correct in the viewfinder.

Russ

wjd283 · January 14, 2004 10:00AM

Man,some of those will put an eye out.Russ does post a darn good pic.Spent 20 mins on this and still could'nt get the gold tint to show.Must be my equipment.

airplanenut · January 14, 2004 10:11AM

<< <i>Man,some of those will put an eye out.Russ does post a darn good pic.Spent 20 mins on this and still could'nt get the gold tint to show.Must be my equipment.

>>

Also, try not to shoot through holders... slabs are one thing, but if the coin is in a holder like this, take it out... raw pictures are EASY

Stuart · January 14, 2004 10:35AM

Russ: Thanks for your reply to my coin photography question, and the picture of your very cost-effective setup.

What type of imaging software do you use to get those professional-looking seamless black backgrounds in your photos?

Russ · January 14, 2004 10:38AM

<< <i>What type of imaging software do you use to get those professional-looking seamless black backgrounds in your photos? >>

Shoot the coins on black cloth.

Russ, NCNE

Can someone post some pictures of toned proof Jefferson nickels?

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