rob6

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Back from grading today thanks @Numistacker 😁😁😁

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

Arrived today.
1st ever coin sent for grading, and what a result!   
Thanks  Numi

These are my lucky dip silver bars from @StackSellRepeat

Beast of a purchase that sure gets the juices flowing 🙌 should I keep it ?🤨

Thank you yes indeed @augur very well-spotted, even some things I hadn't!
It was very 'interesting' how I finally came to buy this piece which I never originally intended, the third and final number 3 of Ace Bullion's 3 launch rounds (I got the first two ofc!). I think @jonrms thinks I am a silly superstitious sausage, but he does know this round means a lot to me! Thank you!

@ChrisG @JunkBond @matrawr 
 
New additions to my collection, What you guys reckon ? 
 
 

@kimchi this piece was meant for you! Everything, design, weight, serial number and purity lines up...
enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A little bit late to post here...sorry @jonrms! First the forum was playing up, and then you've been under the weather (get well soon!)
I have two of his Ace Bullion rounds (one of each design) from launch which I absolutely love, but he also makes these Lest We Forget pieces. I didn't know what to quite make of them at first, they didn't really grab me to be honest. But suddenly the penny dropped so to speak and I decided the chance to get an early one was too good to miss. I would say this design has to mean something to you, and it certainly does to me now. I also know Jon is a supporter and champion of all veterans, as well as being one himself.
Anyway! I've had it for a few days now and it's such a lovely piece, so pleased! The relief is beautiful to play with and it was polished to perfection and such a clean, pure silver round, with the 'trademark' striations of the early pieces so far (great word, thanks @BackyardBullion!) on the reverse, and character lines and detail all over. It's one of my favourite pieces of poured silver and my go to 'fidget' piece for now, I am pretty certain it will become my daily carry. I tried to take pictures of how the light plays off it but it just didn't work with my ancient phone camera, so I can only post what I managed. My third round from Jon and I can say each and every one has been far better in hand than even his very good photos show.
So pleased thank you Jon!!!

 

 

 

Not all 20fr  but happy to get these from @whuamai (rooster and both 10fr) and  @augur (korona) sorry about the s****** pics. (Also got 10 shield halves - you can spot a few in one of the pics)

The proof to go with the bullion.
 

Today I recieved the 1st edition to the Queen's beast series and i couldn't be happier with it, 2 more to get and I'm up to date, thank you @rob6

Scene 7-8, It’s the Hatton Garden Robbery all over again 🤫😉

For ten years I was a professional photographer. The best way to photograph a shiny object is to use 2-1 lighting from either side angled at 45° and angled down by 60° to the centre line of the line of sight.
It’s a pain in the a*** to do but it works. You’ll get the detail and depth.
The quick and easy method is put a diffuser over the flash unit. If you can, angle it to the side.
There are other methods but it’s 04:10 and I’m not writing an essay at this time in the morning. (The joys of insomnia).

I do straight stick iPhone camera, 1x and 2x, selecting the best photo from several angles. Use natural lighting through the window. No other overhead lighting, if at all possible. Those little easel stands come in handy, and a granite chopping block for a base gives a good setting. I usually take lots of photos of the same side and pick the one that looks the best after cropping in the “Photos”...can always delete them later if they don’t look right.