Groups of coins can be shot resting directly on the base. Light is provided by a set of high intensity desk lamps but photo flood bulbs or other types of light could be used. The angle of the light suggested a lens hood should be used to prevent flare. In the camera's manual mode, everything is controllable by the photographer. This setting I find gives better results of bronze coins.
Silver is shot with no correction to the meter setting.
Normal' quality setting is displayed but 'Full' image size is assumed since there is no display of one of the smaller size indicators that would be just above 'Normal'. Perhaps this is the place to mention that there are several other features and controls available on the camera that do not show on this screen since they are not in use here. The whole display can be turned off so all you see is the coin if this is preferred. A small light bulb shows the camera is set for incandescent white balance. This would have to be changed if the rig is used outdoors in daylight or with electronic flash.