Halogen Vs Fluorescent Vs ? For Searching And Grading

I use a headband magnifier that I got after my grandfather died; he used it to work on antique clocks. It works great, keeps both hands free, anways in focus, and I do not have to stay in one position to look through a fixed magnifier. I usually sit with a halogen swing type light over my shoulder, checking out each coin, tossing the keepers in one pile and the culls in another. This works great for me.

A 5 bulb chandelier over my dining room table with 60W soft white Philips bulbs in each. Works great with almost near color accuracy for all my coins.

One of my Christmas presents was a magnifying fluorscent circular lamp. I've used the magnifying portion of it twice since....(the first time, and the last time) The lighting from it is fantastic though.

I'm old enough to need prescription lenses in order to view things clearly up close. I'm also lucky enough to work in the optical industry. I've fallen in love with my "computer-glasses". Basically, they're a pair of "no-line" bifocals that are strictly for computer use. The top portion of the lens allows me to view the computer clearly, and the bottom portion of the lens allows me to see things "up-close".

These things also work well in the kitchen when ya need to slice and dice vegetables, meats...or read the instructions for making mac-n-cheese.

All that said, while roll-searching...I still keep a magnifying glass and loupe on my desk. And nothing beats taking a few pics with the digital cam...and then uploading them onto the pc for a better look.