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I just ordered a Beseler CSK-14 Copy Stand Kit with Lights and will be doing a review on this sometime next week.

It is quite pricey, but I am looking for a great copy stand to not only use for photographing coins, but for other projects.

I will let you guys know how it holds up!

I am asking this forum for their opinion. Should MS-70 or PROOF 70 coins, with toning, deserve the perfect grade? Some grades of coins should be slightly affected by the type of toning because it does look nice and doesn't seem to corrode the coin, but it is because of oxidation and external particles on the surface.

What say you - Why or why not?

I do not have an array of expensive equipment. I have a 2400 dpi flatbed scanner and a 7.0 mp digital camera. I need advice on the best method to photograph a slabbed US Cent (1988 LMC) in an ANACS holder.

Thanks

I had a coin forwarded to ANACS for grading by an attributor at CONECA. When I checked the order, it said "ARhold". Does anyone know what this means ?

My estimated return date is 9/15.

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Hi I have few coins and currencies. how to store them, so they don't get damaged...!

Another huge round of images will be coming soon. Hoping to add around 100 this upcoming week of a mix of coins and currency.

If you have any you'd like posted, let me know!

The http://www.royalmint.com has released a limited edition gold coin to commemorate the upcoming 2012 London Olymphics.

Featuring the gods Neptune, Mercury and Diana, each represents the a classic sporting achievement.

Neptune, the god of the sea, watches over the sport of sailing. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, watches down on runners. Diana, the goddess of the hunt, watches over cycilists.

Full article from First set from exclusive XXX Olympic Games Gold series unveiled is below:

"Today, the Royal Mint launches its limited edition Gold Series – an exclusive three themed set created in fine 22 carat gold only. Inspired by the Olympic motto Faster, Higher, Stronger, the ‘Faster’ Series is the first set to go on sale in celebration of the 30th Olympiad in London 2012.

Including the rare £100 coin - the highest denomination for a coin available - the prestigious Gold Series is the ideal high-end memento of the first UK Olympics for over sixty years. With only 4,000 of these sets available to buy globally, this unique set is accompanied by an individually numbered Royal Mint certificate denoting the limited mintage of these coins and ensuring their high value investment in years to come.
The Faster Series coin set is presented in a luxurious hardwood walnut case with the Olympic Rings inscribed in gold foiling on the lid. The second and third three-coin sets of this singular collection, representing Altius (Higher) and Fortius (Stronger) will be available to purchase later in the countdown to London 2012.



Inspired by the classical heritage of the Olympic Games and combined with modern sporting achievement, each of the three coins in the distinctive Faster collection feature a different Roman God reflecting the first strand of the Olympic motto ‘Citius’ or ‘Faster’: Neptune, the God of the Sea, (1oz) watches over the sport of sailing; Diana, the Goddess of Hunting, (1/4oz) overlooks modern cyclists and Mercury, the God of Speed, (1/4oz) is depicted alongside track athletes.


The obverse of the coin has been designed by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS with the Olympic reverse designed by sculptor John Bergdahl, who looked at both the classical and contemporary interpretations of the Olympic Games. Bergdahl explained: "The Olympic ideals span more than two and a half thousand years of history so I took inspiration from combining the classical ideology of the ancient Gods with images of modern athletes in modern attire and equipped with modern technology. And who knows, maybe those same Gods will still be smiling down on us in London 2012."


Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coins, commented: "The Gold Series is incredibly exciting for us; it is the only collection in our London 2010 coin programme to feature the iconic Olympic rings and is the first ever £100 UK coin not featuring Britannia. As the name suggests, the collection is exclusively in gold and will not be available in any other metal. All these factors come together to make the Series highly prestigious and highly desirable. With the Faster set being the first launch from The Gold Series, I have no doubt that global demand will be incredibly strong and sell out quickly.""