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JRG Valued Member United States 160 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 1:06 pm I've made some progress on my type set and I've also been working on my coin photography skills. This is what I've photographed so far. Two things I've learned while doing so are: 1- Surface imperfections really POP in high res images compared to in hand... 2- Proofs and proof like coins are extremely frustrating and mind numbing to photograph accurately... That being said, let me know what you think! I've done Half Cents - Shield nickels so far. Will update the thread periodically. Thanks! Edited by JRG 04/28/2016 1:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff

srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3112 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 1:28 pm Could be my connection here at work but the pictures are not showing up for me. I'll try again from home when I get there. Report this Post to the Staff
CRHer Valued Member United States 221 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 1:43 pm Your type set is coming along very nicely with some beautiful coins! Which one is your favorite? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 2:27 pm Looking good. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dennman Valued Member Canada 496 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 2:30 pm That is a great set of pictures showing the changes in US coinage. It's very educational for this Canadian.I have heard the different names of these coins but it is so much easier to know what they refer to when all in one place for comparison. Report this Post to the Staff
Andrew99 CCF Advertiser United States 1533 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 3:22 pm Nice coins. I love the Bust Half Dime. How did you get the black background so black? This is how professional coin photography looks and I've never understood how that is achieved. Report this Post to the Staff
srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3112 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 3:43 pm ok at home now and that's an awesome set you're building there! Great job! Keep it up! Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 4:16 pm Very nice! Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 4:22 pm WOW JRG~! Awesome collection! Can't wait to see the next additions. Beautiful photography as well! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 4:51 pm A couple that you'll probably change out someday, but overall very nice. Report this Post to the Staff
JRG Valued Member United States 160 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 5:32 pm Quote: Your type set is coming along very nicely with some beautiful coins! Which one is your favorite? Of the ones posted so far, I like the circular die break on the 1818 large cent, but I also like the toning on the VDB cent... There are many more favorites I have yet to photograph. My type 2 SLQ comes to mind as well Report this Post to the Staff
JRG Valued Member United States 160 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 5:34 pm Quote: It's very educational for this Canadian.I have heard the different names of these coins but it is so much easier to know what they refer to when all in one place for comparison. Awesome! Glad I could help! Report this Post to the Staff
JRG Valued Member United States 160 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 5:39 pm Quote: How did you get the black background so black? This is how professional coin photography looks and I've never understood how that is achieved. After I photograph the coin, I use editing software to crop out the coin, feather the edges slightly, and paste to a solid black background. I tried placing the coin on a black surface, but found that using a photographer's gray card works better to get a more accurate color. Report this Post to the Staff
JRG Valued Member United States 160 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 5:43 pm Quote: A couple that you'll probably change out someday, but overall very nice. Yeah, some of them need serious upgrades... I was hesitant to post some of the lower grade ones and a few have minor problems, but figured what the heck. Report this Post to the Staff
JRG Valued Member United States 160 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 5:52 pm Here are a few more for today. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 04/28/2016 5:53 pm Love those nickels. This is going to be a good show. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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