Collection: Great Qing Silver Coins

Which date, mint, denomination, variety and edge details help identify the Great Qing coin lot?

For the Great Qing coin lot, label each item clearly and note coin name, date, mint, variety, weight, diameter and edge. Photograph obverse, reverse, full edge, weight and diameter readings, and the graded-holder label; do not rely on a nickname or one group photograph.

How should toning, wear, cleaning, repair and holder issues be documented for the Great Qing coin lot?

For the Great Qing coin lot, show the item in full, then photograph the exact location of each issue and note toning, wear, chop marks, cleaning, repairs and graded-holder details. Do not clean, polish, recolour or open a graded holder.

How should holder, certificate, receipt and provenance documents for the Great Qing coin lot be photographed when stored separately?

When photographing the Great Qing coin lot, give the item and its accessories the same clear label, then photograph each in full and in detail. List any pairing that remains unverified.

How should glare be controlled in obverse, reverse, edge, weight and holder-label photographs of the Great Qing coin lot?

For Great Qing silver coins, turn off the flash and adjust the angle under soft natural light. Capture an overall view and close-ups showing obverse, reverse, full edge, weight and diameter readings, and the graded-holder label.