i sat at one table and was quite surprised at the old coins in the $1, 2$, $5, $10 and $20 trays.
here are the ones I picked from the $5 tray. Of course, the seller was very nice and I got a substantial discount, so I didn’t end up paying that much for each . As the show was in the basement event room of the hotel, there was no cell phone signal or wifi. As I couldnt check my collection on Numista, I ended up picking the portugal and spanish coins which I already had. However these are much better strikes, so I’ll take them as welcome upgrades
The French coin is so fascinating as it comes on the heels of the French revolution where they decided to take things a bit too literally with a new start. So this coin was issued in year 8 Which corresponds to 1791 if I’m not mistaken
Great coins, I love those multiple rate trays. One dealer in May had them and I went crazy with the $1, $3, $6, $12 and $24 coins ending up with huge discounts on each. the joy of these trays is the dealers love to salt them with better things. I think a 1924 Canadian cent in the $12 and a EF 1898 Indian Head cent in the $6 added to my joy!
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
Great coins, I love those multiple rate trays. One dealer in May had them and I went crazy with the $1, $3, $6, $12 and $24 coins ending up with huge discounts on each. the joy of these trays is the dealers love to salt them with better things. I think a 1924 Canadian cent in the $12 and a EF 1898 Indian Head cent in the $6 added to my joy!
thanks moneytane, I can’t remember the last time I could ever find older coins like these in those kind of trays. Usually it’s all the modern stuff from the 60s or later
here’s what I picked from another tray. A cross mix with the “newest” one from 1880. not in great condition, but enough details in there and I need it to fill my Belgian want list gaps. Else I like the other coppers (?) as well. This would be my first from Sumatra I think
You know that Irish florin is 75% silver, at least $10 in melt value - good score. All of those coins are great value for money!
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
@SilverQueen, what lighting scheme do you use to make such photos?
Hi Grinya
I use a couple of techniques, and different cameras for different situations. Mostly I use I Phone with LED Light. The light can change colors, I pick the White or Blue. And correct later. post edit.
Light diffusion is a major factor! I usually never have enough light and when I do, disaster !
So I use windows photos to bring up exposure and details. I've had someone else ask about this too, so I will repost what I wrote him.
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Been taking pictures a long time, was a sports coverage/weddings photographer for a while.
On the pictures, there are some techniques that work great.
Scans for Brown and Nickel colored coins, dull coins too
I phone for .05 to $25 coins
Nikon for $26 and up, and really small coins, like the CAR coin shown
The I-Phone setup is the best and easiest. For Proof Coins, Shiny or Encapsulated. I use simple light diffusion, just a sheet of paper.
of course move the coins up a bit, to get out of your shadow.
SAME SHOT!
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Using consistent Light and Distance mean everything ! So lay on somethin 4 inch's away.
I use windows photos to enhance or change white balance.
Also,, I use 97% white paper 28Lb paper, making that white instead of Grey is a good way to start.
* place behind coin and in front of coin.
* Key to making Mirror coins 97%WHITE not BLACK ! yaaay It is illusion, just reflection !
VS
this old setup, its great but the 250 watt Tungsten Bulbs are hard to get. Best for Light. !
- don't get me wrong, this is awesome, but SO not portable.
You know that Irish florin is 75% silver, at least $10 in melt value - good score. All of those coins are great value for money!
yes indeed! I found it hard to believe it would be in a $1 tray. Though I didn’t think it would be $10 in melt either!
and finally here are the $3 tray picks. i Have the ozzie 3p and Dutch indies piece, but again these are better grades, so I’ll think of them as replacements.
from these by far for me atleast, the Brazil anmd Argentine coins are very interesting. I hardly Have anything that old from that area of the world and these would be my first Brazil empire coinage
They are all nice and worth what you paid for them. Even better is that they are all Historic - most bulk coins are totally modern or heaps of 1960s to 1990s pre Euro grot, low value American, Canada, NZ and old GB coins after 1947 or modern Hispanic and Asian inflation coins.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
@SilverQueen,thank you for such detailed explanation.
The main conclusion that physical setup is not so important as brain and heads:)
I also have a problem with deficit of natural light closer to winter in my nord city, therefore started to think how to find a proper lighting scheme to make photos of coins. But still couldn't receive a result that I like. Will think how to further play with diffusion
To not to continue off-topic, a small addition (or upgrade of the coin) to my collection. Still don't understand which one I like more:)
From a colleague's daughter returns from vacation...
I like the 20 Peso commemorative in my opinion
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