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DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1257 Posts	Posted 12/05/2024 10:39 am I've been monkeying around with different lighting and backgrounds for silver coinage. With some silvers, I have an incredibly difficult time getting the coin to look "in hand". I've typically used off-white / grey which I assume fits the 30-40% threshold mentioned everywhere. Would like your thoughts on this blue background. IMO it is a true representation of the coin, in-hand. It also seems to emphasize hits, cracks, and so on much better. I've tried black, white, and off-white with little success on some coins. Any other colors recommended? Do you think the blue is distracting? Coin too dark? FYI - it is an LED light generating the blue color laid in front of the coin. The background sheet under the coin is actually white. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff

nss-52 Moderator United States 54172 Posts	Posted 12/05/2024 10:47 am Don't personally like the blue. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/05/2024 11:07 am My thought exactly. Report this Post to the Staff
Hondo Boguss Bedrock of the Community United States 18748 Posts	Posted 12/05/2024 11:10 am Definitely don't like a colored background, DOCC. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1257 Posts	Posted 12/05/2024 11:14 am Ok, I'll punt. Such a struggle with some coins...so frustrating. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Hondo Boguss Bedrock of the Community United States 18748 Posts	Posted 12/05/2024 11:57 am DOCC, circulated silver coins are the easiest. Try photographing proof silver coins if you want a challenge. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1257 Posts	Posted 12/05/2024 12:22 pm No thank you Hondo - I've tried, I've failed. Need to figure out how GC does it. There is definitely some type of liquid involved as a number of my purchases - and me using the GreatPhoto - show super small distortions which appear to be a bead of liquid. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Moniker Pillar of the Community Sweden 1421 Posts	Posted 12/06/2024 1:32 pm I took this photo of a coin I'm flipping and it generated much interest. I used a black cloth as background and then cut out the coin and use black background. Took this photo with a phone. The real size is 5mb but had to reduce it for posting here I suggest black or white blue distracts Edited by Moniker 12/06/2024 1:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TinyRetreat Valued Member United States 335 Posts	Posted 12/12/2024 12:49 am Personally black or white looks best ... ones own preference in cataloging is most important ... Report this Post to the Staff
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