Coin Photography

From tiny eraser-sized coins up to monster medallions no coin is too challenging to capture using a Nikon D700 digital camera mated with a Nikkor 60mm macro lens, widely regarded as among the finest specialty lenses ever made. Each coin is custom photographed depending on a number of factors including metal, surface type, relief, thickness, etc. The raw image is then processed in PhotoShop on a professional-grade 30" monitor to match the image as closely as possible to the appearance of the actual coin. This means no phony patinas, assembly-line batch work or any other digital tricks to cut corners. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Coins photographed will usually be available for download within a couple days. The cost per coin is only $3.00. Both sides of the coin will be stitched onto a single image and sized to your desired resolution (800 pixels wide default). A CD with your images can be supplied for an additional $3 for any number of coins in your order. In addition you will need to cover shipping expenses to and from my location including any insurance desired. I strongly recommend sending coins via UPS, FedEx, DHL or USPS Registered mail with sufficient insurance to cover loss during transit as I cannot be held responsible for coins that never reach me. Please contact me by email at rasiel@dirtyoldcoins.com prior to shipping your coins for more details.

Sorry, I do not photograph artifacts or group lots.