Through the Looking Glass

[Boomstick 0]

Can anybody recommend a good lens for looking at me coins? I understand loupe is the technical term. Are the ones with lights on preferable? Any preferred magnification? I want to look the part next time I saunter into a coin fayre...

[Accumulator 52]

Can anybody recommend a good lens for looking at me coins? I understand loupe is the technical term. Are the ones with lights on preferable? Any preferred magnification? I want to look the part next time I saunter into a coin fayre...

I have various things, including a loupe, but get most use from a simple handheld magnifier with built in led. I recommend the "UltraOptix 7x Aspheric LED lighted", which cost about £7 and can be bought from several suppliers on-line.

[Accumulator 52]

I bought mine from: Magnifico. They now call it a 7x round led magnifier, listed under illuminated magnifiers.

Edited December 18, 2011 by Accumulator

[TomGoodheart 400]

I bought one of these for a few quid in Boots Opticians:

The lens slides into the case (which doubles as a handle) to keep it scratch free.

[Boomstick 0]

Thanks chaps. I'll pop into Boots this afternoon during my frantic search for a Christmas present for the wife! Us engineers have no imagination...