2018-D Rosie—found In Change! Grade And Thoughts?

Pics are too dark to evaluate surface details.

Try using a diffused light source--placing tracing paper or translucent white plastic between the light source and the object to be photographed. Indirect lighting coming through a window can work--not direct sunlight, but outdoor light coming in on a bright, overcast day.

As it is, with the pics posted, the coin probably falls in the AU58-65 range. Just can't be more definitive

I feel your pain. I was never able to get good photos with my scope because it had the LEDs built in and I couldn't turn them off. There is a topic that shows how to use your cell phone and a special setup that is supposed to work pretty well but I haven't tried it out.

Your dime looks pretty nice. Proper lighting may show subtle details we can't yet see.

I know good numismatic photos can be a frustrating process to learn, but stay with it. In the long run you're likely to go beyond the scope you are using if you want to make a breakthrough.

Read the thread Earle posted - it will give you some inspiration.

we dont need that close of photos. I suggest using your phone and try the following to get the best photo. we need a full photo of both sides.

1. turn off flash
2. place coin on flat surface with indirect natural light. maybe a window sill in a cloudy day. Use a black or white background to avoid any reflective color
3. move phone about 3in from coin
4. zoom in using your fingers until the coin comes into focus and fills the camera
5. hold phone steady. if you cant then place something on either side of the coin (like books) at that distance and lay phone between them. this will hold it steady and allow you to zoom and take the photo without any blurring