[Bikergeek] I think they thought everyone would prefer Metric.

[Bikergeek] Yep, there is a lot going on. Find something new everytime I look at it.

[Hashtag] Originally a pattern (idea) to use a different metal other than copper from a private party (Feuchtwanger), rejected by Congress. But during the depression people ended up using it for a few years as currency.

[BenKarr] Have you used Novus on GSA holders? PlastX leaves hairlines, so I don't like using it on them. Could be my rag, too, for that matter.

[messydesk] Sorry I have not tried on GSA holders. I just sold my last GSA holder at the last coin show, timing sucks. If you have one with a low end Morgan you could experiment. I've never done well with PlastX or Novus by hand. I use this dual action orbital polisher linked below with the 1 inch attachment. For the most part I use Novus 2 and the orange pad for almost everything and the shine it up with Novus 1 and the red pad. I have tried Novus 3 with the green pad on deeper scratches but it's getting into try at your own risk territory. I need a lot more practice. I just looked at the price, I got it on sale for $79....I might not have got it for the current $119. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7WMFW4L?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

[BenKarr] I would try this on a Brown Ike first (same holder). I might try to polish with my thumb and a slurry of PlastX and oil. That takes the tag out of the picture.

[messydesk] I would just go to a soft foam pad or even a paper towel. But if you go your route and then have the slab graded it might get details thumbed. ;)

[BenKarr] Will that work on any slab? I got a bunch I was planning for re-holdering because they are so bad

[RyanG] I have used on NGC, PCGS new and old, Anacs SoapBox. All with mild to great success. I've tried by hand with almost no success, using the polisher I pasted a link to MessyDesk above does wonders.

[SilverAge3] this is what I started with.

[messydesk] LOL, you have no idea how hard I'm laughing. I have a 1950's Canon film camera I wanted to post but it's packed away.

[BenKarr] I actually did use that one, and I'll have to see if I can find photos taken with it. Here's one I didn't use for coins (Edit: It has an autographic stylus, but I accidentally left it out of the picture.)

[messydesk] Mine was a Nikkormat! Still have it.

[BenKarr] So is that possible to do with a DSLR? Specifically a Nikon D3400?

[RyanG] Yes my last camera was a 20 year old Canon 40D DSLR. I'm using the same old lenses on the new camera. It's more about the lens and setup/lighting than it is the camera. Ideally you want a fixed prime lens between 100mm and 150mm to have a good working distance. Just the newer cameras have better LCD screesn so when you zoom in to focus on coin elements it's easier. If I remember right, I think ToddPollock was using a NIkon DSLR with better results than mine 20 years ago. There is a learning curve that takes practice with lighting. A Copy stand is extremely helpful. Cutting out all room light either shooting into a black box or turning off the room lights so you only deal with the lights on the coin. Having a gray card with known values to either set the camera to or use in post processing.

[BenKarr] Sound advice. Thank you!

[RyanG] Just found the most beatup coin I could find in my collection to see how it looks in photos. Still looks beat up. I have to do an eBay setup to blur all of the blemishes 🤣

[BenKarr] activate the morgandealer.filter

This pairing is BF-13, one of the most common pairings, just like the grade and look of this one.

[ToddPollock] Yeah, need to override, I'll contact PCGS support, Your comment made me go look at the label. Although, might be fun to keep it as a PCGS Error Slab.

[BenKarr] all fixed.