New Image of my 1867 Proof IHC

oldwestgold · June 22, 2008 8:23AM

First time I tried taking pics of this particular coin, and amazingly enough the colors are dead accurate. The shot was taken outside with the sun directly overhead. Some imperfections are showing up which aren't on the coin. The coin in hand is virtually flawless, with very deep reflective mirrors and attractive woodgraining. It's housed in an PCGS OGH and graded PR65RB. If anyone knows how to eliminate the white streaks from this pic, and still save the pic, please let me know.

CB2597 · June 22, 2008 8:27AM

ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!

lasvegasteddy · June 22, 2008 8:30AM

incredible coin there

coinsarefun · June 22, 2008 9:00AM

Stunning

Stefanie

CarlWohlforth · June 22, 2008 9:08AM

That is an interesting picture. I'd like to see it up close and personal.

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oldwestgold · June 22, 2008 10:03AM

<< <i>I compliment the coin but how does one tell what is really going on from what appears to be a cartoon like photograph, no disrespect meant just open dialogue so I can learn something here. >>

I definately see where you are coming from and if I didn't own the coin it would be hard for me to picture the true appearance of the coin. Under a 10X loupe that is exactly what the coin looks like. The combination of the woodgraining, raised die lines that have toned. and the vegitated multicolored toning, is alot to process. The obverse colors cover the spectrum from yellow, tan, rust, pink, magenta, purple, light green, bright green, olive and even some blue. The only editing I did to the picture is crop and adjust the contrast and fill light. Didn't change the color at all. To me what makes the coin appear cartoonish is the woodgraining . Fine woodgraining as seen on this coin is very common from IHC's minted in the 1860's and 1870's. I have an 1873 that looks similar. When this coin is viewed without a loupe, or as you would first spot it in a dealers case, the obverse looks solid reddish brown with an obvious greenish cast to the portrait and extremely reflective fields. The reverse looks full mint red with very reflective fields. You have to remember these pics are magnified greatly and every little thing, color variation, etc, shows up. Hope this helps you to learn. BTW, the camera is A SONY DSLR with a very nice macro lens.

coindudeonebay · June 22, 2008 10:10AM

Wow, absolutely gorgeous.

CarlWohlforth · June 22, 2008 10:16AM

I am familiar with woodgrain toning. This image looks pixilated which exaggerates and distorts the spots of color hence the cartoonish look.

The white streaks look like they could be a reflection. Perhaps there is a tiny scratch on the outside of the holder which is catching the sunlight. It is probably easier to come up with a better photo than to brush out the streaks. Still they can be removed without too much effort if you have Photoshop.

RedneckHB · June 22, 2008 10:17AM

Superb. It must be incredible in hand.

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oldwestgold · June 22, 2008 10:33AM

<< <i>I am familiar with woodgrain toning. This image looks pixilated which exaggerates and distorts the spots of color hence the cartoonish look.

The white streaks look like they could be a reflection. Perhaps there is a tiny scratch on the outside of the holder which is catching the sunlight. It is probably easier to come up with a better photo than to brush out the streaks. Still they can be removed without too much effort if you have Photoshop. >>

I admit I'm not a camera buff, I have a nice camera that I basically use like a point and shoot. I'm familar with pixels, but how does a photogragh become pixilated? Does it have something to do with zooming in? The original pic was of almost the entire slab, then in the picassa2 photo editor, I zoomed in and cropped. Is this what's causing the pixilation? Thanks in advance

mgoodm3 · June 22, 2008 10:39AM

Zooming up on a larger pic will cause the changes people are talking about. If you can get the coin larger in the viewfinder, you pictures will improve.