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Valued Member
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I scanned it. Any better? I will see if I can take it out of the 2x2.   |
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Your scans pixelate too much. Your third picture in your first post is the best of them all even with the shadow/glare. try taking more doing whatever you were doing there. You want to shoot the coin straight on and not from the side. What camera are you using?
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Valued Member
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For the first pictures when I shot it straight on, the flash caused a bright glare. I'm using a Sony N50. I tried using it on the flower symbol so that it zooms in better. Then I crop it. The third photo was straight on with a light above on and my hand over the flash.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Weezer, as Dave said, you need to take coins out of the 2x2's to get a better picture or scan.
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Valued Member
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Oh, I took the coin out of the 2x2. It was awesome to hold it (by the rim only) for just a second.
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Bedrock of the Community
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The coin actually looks better than I originally thought. I'm leaning towards EF-40 now.
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Rest in Peace
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Your photos out of the 2x2 are much better. I agree with EF40.
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Thanks for the advice and honesty guys. In hand it looks a little dirtier, if that is the correct word.
From now on I'll use the little Nikon. I thought the bigger more expensive Sony would take better pics.
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EF is about right. Quote:
Oh, I took the coin out of the 2x2. It was awesome to hold it (by the rim only) for just a second. Weezer, it's a circulated coin. You won't be the first to hold it in your hand. You could pocket it without hurting it.  |
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Yeah, but it just doesn't feel right to hold a coin from the 1800s without the 2x2s. I guess because I inherited all coins in 2x2 or in proofs. |
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It was awesome to hold it (by the rim only) for just a second. That's part of the joy of big old round silver. If you have more Morgans, pick one of the more common dates and carry it with you daily as your "pocket piece."  |
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I have six 1880 Morgans. One looks like AU, but the others are probably f - vf. I may carry one of the lower grade ones. I told my husband to hold the 1894o for a second and his face was priceless. These are his inherited coins, but I'm more interested then he is at the moment |
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