What kind of lighting do u use?

[jason888]

I was curious as to what kind of lighting/lamp most use to examine coins. i posted in ask ngc to see what their graders use but they didnt post it.

[IGWT]

I use halogen. I've been told to use incandescent.

[EZ_E]

Halogen lights will show all: flaws, hairlines and all else. OTT lights are great. It is like opening a can of sunshine in your room!

[kryptonitecomics]

I use GE Reveal Bulbs in gooseneck lamps.

[dorancoins]

Good old-fashioned 75 watt common household light bulb.

[physics-fan3.14]

I use one of those funny little halogen bulbs that you see in the grocery store, they are supposed to last almost forever. This one has lasted four years, and shows no signs of quitting. I would like something a little bit brighter, but this does a pretty good job and gives off a nice white light. I just have it in an ordinary flexible desk lamp.

[Bruceswar]

I use Sunlight or 2 OTT lights... whichever I have...

[leeg]

I use 75W Incandescent, 60W Reveal, 75W Halogen, and 13W OTT. I take pictures of my coins using all of these types. Doing this gives me a great way to view my pic's and try for the closest to "In Hand" that I can do.