While high-resolution images of the obverse and reverse of most coins are widely available, the same cannot be said of the edge. When it contains an inscription, this omission is a major obstacle to the researcher and collector. This post reviews and compares currently available techniques for coin edge imaging at minimal cost.
Wonderful article! The latter method certainly should be adopted more frequently. It’s interesting mathematically the processes which make such a mirror work!
Capturing coins edge in an original way.
i recommend familiarizing with the article to know the process exists.