Posted 03/21/2016 12:30 pm
One problem is that you are using two light sources. This makes the image look different. One light source is best for micro photos. For full image of the coin some use two light sources. (I just use one for micros and full image shots)
Why the problem with two light sources? When you outline the devices in two directions, the area where the two meet shows what looks like a notch when it is just a light illusion. Note on the image above the area to the right of the initials. You can see a light source from the lower left and also on the upper right in that area.
On the 'L' there is an dark area on the lower SE part of that device. If you rotated the coin a bit, that will go away. A single light source gives a light to dark on a coins devices. Where there is a taper in the design, the light will get darker quickly showing a rounded edge by the light turning light to dark. So shut off one light source and then the device will look normal.
From a single light source you can see the light and the fading to dark better. Note the example below:
If the device is hub doubled, it will show a spread. (enlarged) If the device is normal size, then it is not hub doubled.
Why the problem with two light sources? When you outline the devices in two directions, the area where the two meet shows what looks like a notch when it is just a light illusion. Note on the image above the area to the right of the initials. You can see a light source from the lower left and also on the upper right in that area.
On the 'L' there is an dark area on the lower SE part of that device. If you rotated the coin a bit, that will go away. A single light source gives a light to dark on a coins devices. Where there is a taper in the design, the light will get darker quickly showing a rounded edge by the light turning light to dark. So shut off one light source and then the device will look normal.
From a single light source you can see the light and the fading to dark better. Note the example below:
If the device is hub doubled, it will show a spread. (enlarged) If the device is normal size, then it is not hub doubled.
