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New seated proof quarter

Just picked this up. The obverse is a little darker than I like, but reverse is really good looking. Both sides have an almost iridescent blue-green toning on the devices. What do you think?

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    I like it..whats the grade???
    bruce
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    Since you ask - I really don't like it. If the picture is correct, looks stripped and then color enhanced. Sorry. Is it holdered ?
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    CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    KInda like Windex blue.
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    mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Looks like a nice one. Pics look a bit contrast enhanced.
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    stev32kstev32k Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭
    It's a raw coin. The colors look that way from using strong light in a soft box and a clear glass reflector in front of the lens. It's difficult to get the toning to show up against the mirrored surfaces. The only post processing is some levels adjustment and USM.
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    mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    The contrast may relate to the lighting. You get some low angle direct lighting along with the lighting off of the glass.
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
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    TheRavenTheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
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    If that picture is accurate I don't really like it.....

    Now seeing it in hand might be a different story, looks like a very difficult coin to get a picture of.....
    Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves
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    << <i>What do you think? >>



    I think you suck.
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    RonyahskiRonyahski Posts: 3,120 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Try a pic with direct blue light. You'll lose the mirrors a bit, but get a truer picture of how the coin looks.
    Some refer to overgraded slabs as Coffins. I like to think of them as Happy Coins.
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    michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭✭
    love the coin

    hate the photo


    but you got to start somewhere with coin photography
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    stev32kstev32k Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭
    Man! you guys are hard - hurt my feelings something awful image Here are two more shots, maybe you'll like these better.

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    BlindedByEgoBlindedByEgo Posts: 10,754 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it - but then again, I also like(d) a certain other coin image

    But seriously, I DO like it - and knowing how harsh photography can be on coins, it's probably spectacular "in hand"

    Thank you for entering me in your generous giveaway.

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    Much better - what a difference....
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    mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    still nice.
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    HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,520 ✭✭✭

    very nice coin. so nice, in fact, ive just made it my background at work image
    very very nice.
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    Real nice Seated Quarter.
    Makes me almost wanta assemble the 600 or so I have into some sort of collection or other.
    You gotta be careful buying these Seated Quarters. It's easy to get hooked on them.

    Ray
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    HTubbsHTubbs Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Man! you guys are hard - hurt my feelings something awful image Here are two more shots, maybe you'll like these better.

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    Much,much better! Sweet coin.image
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    Very attractive Proof Seated Quarter. I think it looks super. My best guess on the grade is pr64. Nice photos too. image matteproof
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    stev32kstev32k Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭
    <<Makes me almost wanta assemble the 600 or so I have into some sort of collection or other.>>

    You have 600 proof seated quarters??? How about some photos? Maybe we can talk.
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