The detail that you get with the high power mag. is very impressive.. but I'm curious to know what is being used as a light source... In the pics the centres seem to be very reflective of the light yet the outside edges of the coin(s) seems to be very dark.. Is it an LED light on the mag? That is c...

Two more pics of a Canadian dollar at 12x power. Scope is 5 inches away.
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What model do you have.. and are you able to use the microscope and take a shot of the whole coin? Hi: I have the AM-413ZTA model. I took a full pic,but I had to drop the magnification down to 20x to get it all in. http://www.coinsandcanada.com/forum/class/test/20x_power_1919_ten_cents.jpeg Picture...

Bottom part at 40 power:

Middle part at 40 power:

I guess videos don't work here? Thanks,HB
One more pic top part at 40 power

One more:

30 x power video of watch movement :

A few pics and one video:
Pic: This is a 40X power of a 6-inch Starrett scale,each graduation is .010

I have decided on the Garrett AT Pro detector. One is on it's way....now all I have to do is learn how to operate it! Hot Brass

Thanks! I am looking at the Tesoro Compadre....supposed to be easy to use and not too much money,as I tend to go through hobbies fast! Hot Brass

Looking to get into metal detecting/coin collecting. What is the best multi-use detector for around $1K?. Thanks,Hot Brass

I think I count seven jewels showing. Hot Brass

Hi: According to my A Charlton Standard Catalogue 2013 version,states that the criteria for a MS-64 grading should have:"No traces of wear,with a full strike.Must have full mint lustre with only minor contact marks in the field ares.Must have good eye appeal." Obviously this coin used as m...

Shylo wrote:I have to agree with Bill in this case... I would also put this coin between 63 and 64 ...

My question to you HB... please tell me how you take photos of your coins...

And don't leave out any details.... please!! (send me an e-mail)

I sent you a P.M. HB