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1945-S Silver Nickel For Grading

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 Posted 03/16/2025  4:55 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add micoin to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
am I getting any better in the photo dept?

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 Posted 03/16/2025  7:03 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Marve65 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Better but can't get a feel for the surfaces. Can't tell in MS, AU, or circulated.
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 Posted 03/16/2025  7:35 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Could grade at AU or MS. Hard to tell.
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 Posted 03/22/2025  03:17 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add TeeEss86 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
AU-55 my estimation.
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 Posted 03/22/2025  06:29 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add nickelsearcher to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Photo clarity is good enough, but the image does not convey what is going on with the surfaces as far as luster goes.
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I'm thinking lower end AU.
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Phots are getting better but it looks like you are using one light source. I find that if I have two I can get better contrast. I use indirect natural light from a window and then have a lamp on the opposing side of the coin. The two angles can really show the surface details. Sometimes too well showing every little defect.

I'll post a 64d Jefferson in another thread and you will clearly see the yellow light from the lamp from the left and the white natural light from the right. Try not to wash out the coin with the natural light. Less reflection and let the flaws in the coin show.

The goal is an accurate assessment, not inflated grades due to photo tricks.
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