...even learned a few more things.

I'm slowly plugging away at imaging all my coins. It certainly has been a learning experience for me.

For instance, one thing I've learned is copper and bronze coins seem to photograph better if I set my white balance manually, then place the coin on a piece of 18% gray sheet, rather than a white sheet of paper, before I take the picture. Silver on the other hand, seems to work better on the white sheet.

Another thing, I've noticed (and I hate to say it like this) is, it seems like I'm having an easier time with coins in PCGS holders. Example, I have a 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent graded by NGC in my "Just My Types" type set. Well, the white plastic insert that holds the coin is thicker than the cent, so the cent is recessed in the hole. That plays hell with my light source, it can't cover the edges well enough. Yes, I could go out and buy top dollar photo lights, but that takes away from my coin money. And it seems like most of the lower denomination (cents, nickels, dimes) and even Sac dollars have a thicker insert. So please NGC, can we do something about the inserts??? I imagine it's an economic thing, but I guess I can ask and dream!!!

On the same note, I have a few ungraded coins, most of them are not worth the certification fees, that I put in AirTite holders. Boy do they photograph easy!!!!!!!!! I've attached a Mexican coin to this journal so you can all see the difference. Compare it to my 1909 VDB in my type set.

All for tonight, however, I will be writing at least 2 more journal articles in the next few days. I've been away too long, and I'm hoping to get caught up.

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