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Now it is only fair I show you the worst scan I ever made First it is a design without any contrast ( my opinion) Second it is a plastic pill box used in the pharmaceutical industry ( my opinion ) Half Sovereign one year design 2005 I had to augment light and contrast by 50% even to see a coin   Edited by ageka
08/25/2006 06:59 am
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United States
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I also have one of these, that I got years ago from Radio Shack. They came in 30x and 100x. Great for really close stuff. However, I think they quit carrying them, and this one is a zoom, mine were not. This was the only place I could find that carried them. http://www.gemplers.com/a/shop/prod...504845975218Here is a photo through the 30x I have.  MM  Edited by morganman
08/25/2006 11:47 am
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Okay MM what is that W on? Do I detect a hint of gold?
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United States
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Originally posted by mopar74
I'd like to find something that magnifies and has a light, works well, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
Thanks in advance,
Tim
You can tell by reading all these posts that everyone has his/her own favorite method of looking at coins. They are usually very good and some are better than others, but when it comes to doing the job you say you need it for, then snowmans's suggestion of Cabela's Magnifier/lanp at $20.00 seem to fit the bill just fine. I'm sure it will do what you expect and not be costly. |
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United States
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Originally posted by crystalk64
Okay MM what is that W on? Do I detect a hint of gold?
I wish  MM |
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Thank OldDan and also everyone else. To tell you the truth I also enjoyed reading the responses on scanning as well. An awful lot of knowledge on this forum and people who are willing to share.
Thanks again!
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Just a bit of info regarding typs of lens' used for magnification.
Biconvex lens: Distinguised by two spherical (convex) surfaces. Used in large field, low power reading magnifiers. Magnification usually up to 4X.
Aspheric Lens: Aspheric curves allow higher magnification with less distortion. Used by holding the more convex side (side with imprint) towards the eye. Magnification up to 12X.
Aplanatic Lens: Consists of two equally strong plano-convex lenses. The convex sides are arranged face-to-face. Full image is clearly defined and free of distortion. Magnification up to 20X. (Magnification up to 4X useful for persons with macular degeneration.)
Achromatic Lens: Top quality lens. A color-corrected lens system that guarantees a clear, sharp image. Completely distortion free. Magnification up to 25X.
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08/25/2006 9:00 pm
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Hey MM how would you like a Lincoln with a mountain range growing out of his head! Huge die break for 2006 and I have it in progression!
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United States
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Originally posted by crystalk64
Hey MM how would you like a Lincoln with a mountain range growing out of his head! Huge die break for 2006 and I have it in progression!
I think you already had some photos of that I saw last month, wasn't it? MM |
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Yes, it was around that time.
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United States
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I seem to remember one of the TPG's would put those progressives in a multicoin holder,. I know I have seen a photo of some like yours (Not cents), but can't seem to put my finger on the photos of them... It could have also been on one of the coin shows where I saw them. It was like 4 coins with a progressive flaw.... MM  |
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That would make a pretty impressive set as not many progessions get out of the mint and end up staying together.
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Hi Terry
I would hazard to guess that not many is an overstatement!!
When all of the things are taken together that are required for a progressive set of errors to even appear and then escape the mint, and then end up in the same rolls at the same location and then into the hands of one person !!
I dont think these types of things get the recognition they deserve,, but you can be certian there are those of us out here who appreciate the dynamics .
Rick
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