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nohope587 Pillar of the Community United States 5953 Posts	Posted 05/25/2010 4:29 pm I thought this was a high grade coin but while Lincoln does not have a mark on him his features are so soft you can barely make out where the beard starts and the cheek ends. Is this the result of worn out dies? The Rev is so strong I would have thought the Obv would match it. How would the grade be affected by the weakness? Thank you For those that want larger pics http://www.mycoins.us/forum/Auction...SC08268L.jpg http://www.mycoins.us/forum/Auction...SC08269L.jpg Edited by nohope587 05/25/2010 4:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff

DylansDad Valued Member United States 476 Posts	Posted 05/25/2010 5:28 pm Looking at the metal flow lines visible on your first pictures of the obverse & reverse, I'd answer yes. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/25/2010 6:44 pm Worn dies/poor device detail on the obverse/worn hubs. Any of these may make your coin look like that. Question: Are you using a ring light to take these images? They tend to show grainy images on close ups. They do work for full image shots. But poor for close work. Report this Post to the Staff
nohope587 Pillar of the Community United States 5953 Posts	Posted 05/25/2010 6:50 pm I'm using 2 60 watt halogens at 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock I tried GE Daylight bulbs but I can't get the white balance set properly. Same with compact florescent. The Camera is also a good few years old but I don't want to blame it for my short comings. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 05/25/2010 7:38 pm Try using a preset white balance with an 18% gray card (available at camera shops). If it doesn't have a preset white balance, that could present unsolvable issues with your equipment. I cannot see your images at all, so I cannot comment on them specifically. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/25/2010 7:47 pm When taking close up images you get a better image with a single light source. It takes like and shadows to get a good image. When two sources are used they removed too much shadow and nothing stands out. I set might light source at 12:00 and rotate the coin to get the best shot. Seems to work better for me. https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...1MM-013l.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Coop-01a.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._1MM_001.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...3D1MM001.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...M_002MDS.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum..._RPM_3MM.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...PM_17_MM.jpg I use a single 14 watt bulb from a 12V source. Works great for BU & Proof coins. Circulated ones look a little dark though. I tried the halogen light source once and it reflected off everything and drowned the image with too much light. Report this Post to the Staff
nohope587 Pillar of the Community United States 5953 Posts	Posted 05/25/2010 9:54 pm Thanks will try those ideas out. Report this Post to the Staff
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