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Do I need a better microscope?

#1 Unread post by Jaderose354 »

Came across this coin and I'm not sure if there's a missing artist mark?
Do I require a better microscope/jewelry loupe?
I could try and get a better pic but this is the best I could get
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#2 Unread post by SensibleSal66 »

No . You should able to take decent Pics using a Cellphone / or Loupe and Camera phone combination ( loupe directly in front of cell phone's lens ) .
Then put file in either LunaPic or PhotoScape editing software and edit . ( FREE programs, Lunapic no download )
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Need more Help ? Just Ask .
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Year, Mintmark, full coin image.....??
I can't tell a thing from just this 1 image
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Awesome ty coin perts ill try and post up better pics and use the app mentioned so you guys can get the full picture

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I've managed a better pic
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Do these look any better?
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This is a very nice unit
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Paul wrote: Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:13 am This is a very nice unit
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I was just referencing what I use
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#11 Unread post by Coin Mule »

I thought you upgraded? 😊
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I would love a S.E.M., but there's really no need for one......
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#13 Unread post by Coin Mule »

I don't know, you might find an atomic double die. Any day now I expect someone to show up here claiming to have found an atomic bound double die cause by quantum entanglement of the San Francisco dies and Philadelphia dies. And then some grainy pics taken with a Burner Phone, repeating over and over, can't you see it.😄😄😄
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