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I recently received a Tomlov coin scope and was wondering if there is a book that would get me started on what to look for on coins. Thanks! |
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You can probably get yourself a " CherryPickers Guide" or two.... I currently own the 6th Edition of Volume I, II, & III. . . . Good Luck! |
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1. If you can't see it without using maximum magnification, it's usually trivial and not worth anything.
2. Second the CherryPicker's guide - most of the one listed can be spotted with a 5x or 10x loupe.
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Thanks for the advice, I will order the book today.
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Quote:I recently received a Tomlov coin scope If it has a digital screen attached to it remember not to post any screen pictures. |
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If it has a digital screen attached to it remember not to post any screen pictures. Sage advice.  Remember to use the memory card or a USB cable to transfer images to phone or PC before posting here.  |
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Well you picked a nice scope - same one I use.  |
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Well you picked a nice scope - same one I use. It's great, so far I haven't used the two lights that are flexible. Nice clear picture and it gets real close. |
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you can also buy a longer post for it, I can now get an Eisenhower full coin image from under the scope.
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My experience with books has been mixed. I have found that Wexler and Variety Vista are much more productive for learning what to look for, especially combined with PCGS plate coins.
Did you have a particular denomination in mind?
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My experience with books has been mixed. I have found that Wexler and Variety Vista are much more productive for learning what to look for, especially combined with PCGS plate coins. Yes, the sites are often updated with new information. Books require a new edition. Nothing against books though. I am still impressed seeing a good library. |
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Well the CherryPickers Guide arrived today, slight damage on the corners and bad damage to the binder. When I picked the package up off the porch I didn't know one end was not sealed and the book slide out and hit the concrete! Going to return it and the replacement will not arrive until March 4th! |
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slight damage on the corners and bad damage to the binder.  Quote:
When I picked the package up off the porch I didn't know one end was not sealed and the book slide out and hit the concrete!  Quote:
Going to return it and the replacement will not arrive until March 4th!  |
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you can also buy a longer post for it, I can now get an Eisenhower full coin image from under the scope. I found a solution to my narrow field, but mine has a desk clamp swing arm. And I moved it from the desk to a neighboring shelf that is about 9" higher. If the shelf above weren't blocking it, I could go even higher. But as it is, I've got about 14.5" between the lens and the desk, 4" higher than when it was clamped to the desk. That yields a field 87x48mm. Not big enough for a 5 ozt round, but that's what cameras are for.  |
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I found a solution to my narrow field, but mine has a desk clamp swing arm... Very nice! |
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Posted 02/03/2026 6:16 pm
