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Fullarton proof halfpenny in silver on a thin flan by John Milton. An original, not a restrike.

 

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6 hours ago, Nonmortuus said:

Yes that's the case, the lens is at the same angle as the block so the coin appears 'flat' and lined up to the lens. This means I can get more light from the lamp.

Just a very  quick try with your technique. Coin on a slope with overhead light ( LED mounted in ceiling) and camera  on tripod with macro lens and sloped to suit. Seems a reasonable result will try to refine.

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7 hours ago, ozjohn said:

Just a very  quick try with your technique. Coin on a slope with overhead light ( LED mounted in ceiling) and camera  on tripod with macro lens and sloped to suit. Seems a reasonable result will try to refine.

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Take 2. I think the black background gives a better result.

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43 minutes ago, ozjohn said:

Take 2. I think the black background gives a better result.

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Looks good to me!

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6 hours ago, ozjohn said:

Take 2. I think the black background gives a better result.

I normally prefer a black background but I think the lighting of the coin itself looks better in the first photo. (The coin looks more lustrous.)

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