Capturing the toning…top shelf 1913 Aussie florin

Photo sequence/discussion on taking accurate shots of an Australian predecimal silver 1913 florin in high grade with attractive, strong sepia toning.

Photography – high grade US Peace Dollars…with issues!

Getting an accurate image of a high grade coin -- photo sequence -- "about uncirculated" grade US silver dollar

Photography – high grade Morgan Dollar

Getting an accurate image of a high grade coin -- photo sequence -- "uncirculated" grade US silver dollar

New light source – 1943 Dutch Guilder photos

1943 Dutch Gulden rev 1943 Dutch Gulden obv 1943 Dutch Gulden rev 1943 Dutch Gulden obv Still using these basic settings with ISO 100, no change there but I've finally got around to replacing the halogen with an led spot (6500K)... That single source is sufficient even on its own for a lot of coins, … Continue reading New light source – 1943 Dutch Guilder photos →

New light source – 1898 UK Trade Dollar photos

UK Trade Dollar 'cool daylight' UK Trade Dollar 'cool daylight' UK Trade Dollar 'cool daylight' + halogen UK Trade Dollar 'cool daylight' + halogen I’ve got an English Trade Dollar, a special issue made to facilitate trading in Asia around the late 19th century. It’s a beaut little coin which is in pretty good but … Continue reading New light source – 1898 UK Trade Dollar photos →