Thanks everyone for the nice comments, suggestions, and added info.
I didn't have any info on the pop reports so the info from TB is appreciated.
Speaking of whom, he may have answered his own question about why NGC is slabbing so many.
"According to their census they have now slabbed 8,232 PFRD 1955 coins, with the vast majority of them PF67 or higher"
All I can think of is NGC must be much less expensive to slab than PCGS or they are promoting their service, trying to keep market share.
Especially important since PCGS seems to be the slab most collectors prefer judging by "sold" comparisons.
Lighting continues to be problematic but I think my phone camera should get most of the credit and blame for my images.
The internal software helps with proof coins but the slab can be an issue with correctly focusing.
The problem with a light on a loupe seems to be changing the angle of reflection to be able to pick up doubling on different types of coins.
I have been looking for battery operated gooseneck headlamps but realize that with my technique the light has to come from
above because of my stubby fingers blocking light.
I did bring a light that fits around my neck with adjustable lights, similar to the kind used for nighttime reading, but, being below my face, the light was blocked by my hands.
Gooseneck is definitely what I'm looking for to help at shows.
Time to go on Shark Tank!!
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Posted 07/01/2023 12:35 am
