What's A Good Sized Jewelers Loupe For Studying Coins? - Page 2

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basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 01/18/2014 9:48 pm The binoculars comment just made me think of something. Has anyone tried using a rifle scope as one (not attached to a rifle of course lol)? Most are big enough you could have the entire coin under it and with the recessed lens it shouldnt be touching anything. I might have to experiment a little with this. As for the op question a lot will depend on your eyes. 5-10 is what the graders use for grading but theyll go up to 20 to check authenticity according to their grading videos. They say most actually stay in the 5-7 range but if your eyes arent great that obviously may not help a whole lot. Report this Post to the Staff
traevin Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 01/24/2014 6:36 pm BB, I actually have a NightForce 2.5-10x42mm riflescope that I was thinking about using as a pseudo-loupe before buying the one above that I ultimately settled on. I think the magnification range would be perfect for the application I have in mind, although the size of the scope might be a hindrance. I think I'll pull it out of storage- I haven't been to the range in years, I'm sad to say- and see how it compares to the one I bought. Let me know if you try the experiment, as well. Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 01/25/2014 01:10 am I have a scope that should be showing up soon for one of my rifles. Cant remember the exact details of it off hand, but when it comes Ill have to try it out and see. Ill definitely let you know how it goes if you havent posted an update already. Morgans and Ikes might be a problem getting into the end of the lens but everything else should fit I believe, it might actually be better letting light hit it now that I think about it. Like you I've been neglecting the range too which I really need to stop doing. Imagine the looks wed get at a coin show pulling out a scope to check out a coin lol. Report this Post to the Staff
Tatorbug New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 01/29/2014 9:01 pm I have used the Doublet 10x loupes for many years with good results. My wife bought me a Harris 16x last week and I really like it. The shallow depth of field takes some getting used to, but resolution is fantastic. Report this Post to the Staff
Fusion555 Valued Member United States 269 Posts	Posted 03/24/2014 12:57 pm A 10x loupe is the most common because its the magnification used by gem graders. So when you buy that 20ct diamond and its graded vvf, its been graded with a industry standard 10x magnification Report this Post to the Staff
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