Surfaces and dimensionality elucidate the coin for honest coin photos.

The empirical elucidation of a coin depends on the extent of 3-dimensional and and 2-dimensional depiction combined through the use of two light sources.

Two sources of illumination combine to bring 3-D sculptural depth with 2-D surface depiction. Thus one has the means to accurately depict a coins reality without resorting slight of illusory, visual computer trickery.

Positioning the upper and lower light sources frontally, direct or laterally, indirect

can reveal surface color and blemishes with life-like, device relief.

One flood-light source above for overall coverage and one spot-light source from the bottom or side combine whole coin details for objective truth.

Remember light sources are adjustable and should remain behind the lens & hood casting no stray light on camera, lens, or operator but solely on the coin.

Check out my half dime set for reference.

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