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Both EF? Can't zoom in though so not sure. James shilling looks lovely - v. neatly struck. Some random thoughts on coin images: 0. I would like to see the 3rd side of each coin- the rim (no one does this yet..). I would also like a side-on view to see how flat the coin is - does it have and bends or waviness.. 1. Photos on any digital device enhance the coin's image because they glow from the electronically enhanced digital pixels. Really nothing like the coin in hand and generally much more exciting than in real life. I guess though it helps us all equally. 2. As each auction house has different image styles and definition detail, I sometimes consider this as a factor in which house to choose. Whether you believe this or not... 3. I have seen the same coin look completely different in 2 auction house catalogues that I know affected the final hammer price. Eg 1. CNG makes coins look better by stretching them laterally and wash out colour variances on silver coins and make gold coins look great! Eg 2. Spink have this strange false definition now made to their images - not very natural Eg 3. Baldwins just never give away too much by keeping the image pixels low - think soft focus Eg 4. Heritage have brutally strong close ups - can be dangerous especially on hammered coins. .. I could go on but I think I'm off thread already!

Very often we are basing our decisions on images of coins. I would like this topic to centre around how we present our coins, and what to look out for imagery-wise. I'll kick off with a question, what grade would you assign to these coins based on the pics alone?

would need to click on the last image to enlarge it in case it causes confusion as an addition this image is what gave me the idea

Hi all, the 1863 penny did improve with most of the black residue washing away with acetone; at least I think its better! I have also posted a couple of snapshots with a penny from my wallet to try to show the tone- still a bit light, but tolerable, and I still cant get the lustre to show! Jerry

This is an area that i have as yet failed. My pictures at their best can be described as adequate. I will be spending time learning to improve this particular skill. But everything with time. Having shared on this site i believe that my failings have been due to: 1. Not taking pictures in day light 2. Using a Microscope or scan Judging from the info many have shared i believe the way forward for me is to get a macro lens for camera, with a small tripod. And then to always take my pics in broad daylight. Having said that i am always willing to learn what and how others achieve such great pics. Nicholas is clearly a man with great skills and vision (perhaps i also need to visit spec savers) Someone said i should put a magnifying glass above the coin and use my iphone - not sure of the result havent tried this yet. On the coins i would agree EF for the hammered and perhaps a slightly more generous Aunc for the 1899, but would specify that it has a scratch above Queens head. Hoping there is a lot more discussion around this topic.

+1 Thanks Bob, when they took it down I did ask about it and they said that they "..had received significant interest in it and decided to take it down to be slabbed first" which is pretty annoying, just fishing for a little extra money. No harm in slabbing it, just list it on eBay after you've done that.

You might find them advertised by the RM in Coin News and if so are likely to be priced