Sound off like you've got a pair! Of DCAM SMS Kennedys, that is! (Submission results)

Russ · March 1, 2004 7:18AM

I've made numerous cameos for the various years but, until now, Deep Cameo had eluded me. Well, thanks to Jared (poptopsRus) I finally scored a couple! My grades noted in parenthesis:

Submission #3032538, zip 98032

1 21478994 1967 50C SMS USA MS67DC (MS66DCAM)
2 21478995 1967 50C SMS USA MS67DC (MS67DCAM)

Date Received: 01/29/2004
Date Shipped: 02/27/2004

Jared originally posted the coins in this thread.

I'd like to note for the record that Jared was not spamming the forums fishing for a sale. Matter of fact, he was ready to send them off for grading until I pounced on him.

He's a tough negotiator, so I had to pony up some strong scratch to pry these puppies loose, and was a little nervous waiting for them to arrive. But, when they got here I knew as soon as I saw them that they were winners! His images were excellent and his assessment of the coins right on target! I wll not hesitate to buy from the man any time he has something I need.

To me, there is little that is more amazing than an SMS coin that looks like a modern DCAM proof, so without further delay, I present the coins for your viewing pleasure:

Line #1:

Large images here:

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The coin has a couple minor ticks and a whisper hairline in the left obverse field, which is why I had it going MS66. Of course, in their ongoing effort to make sure I never get a submission 100% correct, PCGS graded it MS67.

Line #2:

Large images here:

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Save for the lint strike-through between the L and the I of Liberty, that baby might very well have landed in an MS68 holder. It is that strong!

One of my 2004 goals is to upgrade two of my three SMS coins to DCAM. I'm now half way there. Now to find a 1966!

Russ, NCNE

airplanenut · March 1, 2004 7:23AM

Do we need to remind you AGAIN?

YOU SUCK... ok??? YOU SUCK!

DHeath · March 1, 2004 7:24AM

Nice thread.

CoinAddict · March 1, 2004 7:30AM

Very nice submission, Russ. Those are both really nice.

Trooper · March 1, 2004 8:26AM

Congradulations Russ, Now......You Suck!!!

Tom

MadMarty · March 1, 2004 8:32AM

Yep, Russ is sucking again!!!! Poptopsruss sucks also!!!

foodude · March 1, 2004 8:37AM

Oh Marty you're just saying that because you'll be posting another major slab score of your own soon.

Bubblehead · March 1, 2004 8:39AM

Russ,
I congratulate you. Very, very, nice pieces.
I'm super happy for you.
And, not forgetting Jared... Great choices, of a great coin.
A BZ to you both!
Jerr

cameoproofcoins · March 1, 2004 9:13AM

Today I received a 67 half in 67dcam that crossed over from NGC. I have to check how many I have and then may sell one. Also 2 1960 halves in 68 dcam were crossed. They did not cross three quarters in 69 ultra cam. It took about 80 days.

Russ · March 1, 2004 9:20AM

<< Today I received a 67 half in 67dcam that crossed over from NGC. >>

When did the grade post on that one? Pop went up by one with last Thursday's update. Curious if it's that one. (Mine posted too late and will be in this Thursday's update).

Russ, NCNE

cameoproofcoins · March 1, 2004 9:26AM

I don't know when it was posted. I just received it today. If there is some way to check by submission numbers let me know and I can look it up.

jbsteven · March 1, 2004 9:35AM

if you got some DCAMS then I guess I need to send in my CAM AH for grading again.

Russ · March 1, 2004 9:47AM

<< if you got some DCAMS then I guess I need to send in my CAM AH for grading again. >>

You probably shouldn't do that yet. I just sent these two off for grading:

The DCAM AH quota has already been met for this month.

Russ, NCNE

RGL · March 1, 2004 9:48AM

Well, I accidentally stumbled on Russ' acqusition and have had to bite my tongue ever since ... Congrats, Russ great coins, I know how long you have been looking. For a JFK man to make a SMS DCAM must be a huge thrill! It is incredible to look at a great SMS DCAM ... you do indeed have to keep reminding yourself it is not a proof! On a sad note: The one thing I have had to hold over Russ' head is that I had made a JFK SMS DCAM and he had not ... and darn if it does not go and make a pair.

jbsteven · March 1, 2004 10:00AM

hey Russ

If I send mine in on the $50 service will mine beat yours through grading?

Clankeye · March 1, 2004 10:06AM

<< I present the coins for your viewing pleasure: >>

And a pleasure it is. As always, your photography skills are supreme and the coins ain't hard to look at either.

Clankeye

Russ · March 1, 2004 10:15AM

<< hey Russ

If I send mine in on the $50 service will mine beat yours through grading? >>

What makes you think I didn't spring for $50 service?

Russ, NCNE

poptopsRus · March 1, 2004 10:27AM

I must say that Russ was great on these. I did not intend to sell these when I posted them but Russ stepped up and after some arm wrestling he managed to pry them away from me. Russ is very trusting to pony up the big bucks based on pictures alone and I would be happy to business with him anytime! Thank you again and I hope to tempt you again sometime.