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GreatCollections Hires Photographer Phil

Phil Arnold. Image: GreatCollections.
Phil Arnold. Image: GreatCollections.

CoinWeek Staff Reports…

Numismatic photography expert Phil Arnold has recently joined the GreatCollections team as their new Director of Photography. With over 18 years of experience in numismatic imaging, Phil is poised to bring even higher-quality images to GreatCollections’ auctions.

A Leader in Numismatic Photography

Phil Arnold previously headed the imaging department at Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), where he developed their renowned TrueView imaging. During his time at PCGS, Phil photographed countless numismatic rarities, including the world’s most valuable coin – the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.

Arnold’s photography and photographic process made PCGS CoinFacts one of the most innovative and social numismatic websites in the industry. Collectors regarded the PCGS TrueView as a “Glamor Shot”, presenting the object in the best possible light. A strength of Arnold’s approach was PCGS’ ability to bring out toning, even on difficult to photograph Proof coins. In recent years, several major auction firms have used Arnold’s TrueView photography to supplement their own images.

Excitement for the Future

Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections, expressed his enthusiasm for Phil joining the team. He stated, “I welcome Phil to our team – and look forward to providing even higher-quality images for our auctions to the benefit of consignors and bidders. Phil’s work is second-to-none in numismatic photography, and his love of numismatics is showcased with every image he takes.”

A Passion for Numismatic Photography

After graduating from Western University in Ontario, Canada, Phil pursued his passion for numismatic photography by studying at the Pacific Design Academy. Soon after, he was hired by PCGS as their first full-time photographer to take digital images. His move to Southern California allowed him to photograph millions of coins over 18 years and continuously improve the quality of numismatic imaging.

The Next Level for GreatCollections

Phil shared his excitement about joining GreatCollections, stating, “I’ve known Ian for the past decade, and I’ve always admired his and Raeleen’s reputation for integrity within the industry. GreatCollections’ growth in this time has truly been remarkable, and I’m excited to now be a part of their small-company environment. We are going to the next level in making GreatCollections’ photographs the best in the business – not just for their record breaking coin auctions, but also for the new collectibles we’ll be auctioning in the very near future.”

 

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GreatCollections Hires Numismatic Photographer Phil Arnold

Phil Arnold. Image: GreatCollections.
Phil Arnold. Image: GreatCollections.

CoinWeek Staff Reports…

Numismatic photography expert Phil Arnold has recently joined the GreatCollections team as their new Director of Photography. With over 18 years of experience in numismatic imaging, Phil is poised to bring even higher-quality images to GreatCollections’ auctions.

A Leader in Numismatic Photography

Phil Arnold previously headed the imaging department at Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), where he developed their renowned TrueView imaging. During his time at PCGS, Phil photographed countless numismatic rarities, including the world’s most valuable coin – the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.

Arnold’s photography and photographic process made PCGS CoinFacts one of the most innovative and social numismatic websites in the industry. Collectors regarded the PCGS TrueView as a “Glamor Shot”, presenting the object in the best possible light. A strength of Arnold’s approach was PCGS’ ability to bring out toning, even on difficult to photograph Proof coins. In recent years, several major auction firms have used Arnold’s TrueView photography to supplement their own images.

Excitement for the Future

Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections, expressed his enthusiasm for Phil joining the team. He stated, “I welcome Phil to our team – and look forward to providing even higher-quality images for our auctions to the benefit of consignors and bidders. Phil’s work is second-to-none in numismatic photography, and his love of numismatics is showcased with every image he takes.”

A Passion for Numismatic Photography

After graduating from Western University in Ontario, Canada, Phil pursued his passion for numismatic photography by studying at the Pacific Design Academy. Soon after, he was hired by PCGS as their first full-time photographer to take digital images. His move to Southern California allowed him to photograph millions of coins over 18 years and continuously improve the quality of numismatic imaging.

The Next Level for GreatCollections

Phil shared his excitement about joining GreatCollections, stating, “I’ve known Ian for the past decade, and I’ve always admired his and Raeleen’s reputation for integrity within the industry. GreatCollections’ growth in this time has truly been remarkable, and I’m excited to now be a part of their small-company environment. We are going to the next level in making GreatCollections’ photographs the best in the business – not just for their record breaking coin auctions, but also for the new collectibles we’ll be auctioning in the very near future.”

 

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Ootje Oxenaar – The Art and Application of Banknote Design

By Phil Arnold for PCGS …… On a dreary April morning in 1998, I was blearily wandering through the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. I was just 17 years old at the time, and I was fortunate enough to be part of a high school music trip to Holland. Despite my interest in visual arts […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #54: The Value of a Great Coin Photograph with Phil Arnold

CoinWeek Podcast #54: The Value of a Great Coin Photograph with Phil Arnold Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. A great coin photograph has the power to make a collector desire a coin for their collection. It’s an important, and up until recently, […]

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Strong Hammer Prices at Goldberg Auction Reflect Early American Copper Market Strength

CoinWeek Auction Analysis ….. Led by the Fred Iskra Collection of Large Cents, copper coins made up more than 600 of the 2,600 lots offered by Goldberg Auctioneers in their September 4-7 Pre-Long Beach Auction. With prices realized ranging from strong to superior, the results are yet another indicator of what CoinWeek’s price analysts have […]

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