Whats best zoom to get real good look at a coin an all details?

[copperman]

I was wondering what is the best zoom for viewing all the details of a coin, any die cracks errors, I was thinking of getting a microscope for viewing things like double dies ect.. the one I was looking at has 100x,200x, and 300x now I think that the 200 and 300 would be a lil much for viewing coins but would the 100x zoom be alright for viewing these such errors? any info would be great thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Would this be good for viewing coins real close up???

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A%3AIT&rd=1

[Bruceswar]

I have heard the vam guys speak of using a microscope. I have never used one. I just use my camera and photo it. Then blow it up. Also my eyes work well. Also Welcome!

[ldhair]

100 is a bit too much.

30X is about right.

You can get different power eye pieces on some scopes.

[copperman]

thanks I thought 100x would be over kill but just wasnt perfectly sure cause I just have a 10x loupe an thats it so time to get a 30x thanks again.

[TomB]

I agree that 100x is far too much. The highest magnification I use is a 10x and I use a Zeiss for that. Invest in good quality optics at this level and you will be happy.

[ldhair]

Do a search on Ebay.

I could not believe all the different types.

[WhiteTornado]

I have a 17X loupe that I only typically use for very close-up views of specific areas on a coin. For general viewing, I'd use no stronger than 10X.