Storing proofs.

KlectorKid · June 26, 2004 3:53AM

I just opened a 64 proof set and the half has very strong cameo on both sides with no spots of any kind. How do I store it? (not in my safe

) Pics coming sometime but I lost my charger.

Sequitur · June 26, 2004 3:56AM

Do a search for the thread about using a light dip to preserve the surface and to prevent white spots.

coinguy89 · June 26, 2004 3:57AM

Send it in and get it slabbed?

hamiltonjh · June 26, 2004 3:59AM

<< <i>Send it in and get it slabbed? >>

thats what i was gonna say. it's not gonna survive in the air

KlectorKid · June 26, 2004 4:00AM

I know that ubt what do I store it in for the meantime?

hamiltonjh · June 26, 2004 4:02AM

a flip in a safe with a dehumidifying thing in it...cant think what it's called...dessicant? you know...the thing that soaks up moisture in the air.

KlectorKid · June 26, 2004 4:28AM

THese are some pics. THe obv is pretty accurate but the reverse picks suck. Its got the cameo of one and the detail of another.

Russ · June 26, 2004 4:38AM

Appears to be an excellent example, but if the images are accurate it isn't a cameo. The fields don't have the necessary depth.

Russ, NCNE

KlectorKid · June 26, 2004 4:41AM

How would I measure the depth? This is my first time photographing proofs.

hamiltonjh · June 26, 2004 4:43AM

There's a "tool" for that...but I got no clue where the link would be or waht it's even called. You lay the coin against someting on edge, and then see how many of the graduated lines are visible in the field. If it's like a mirror and you can see the last line, I guess....

ah hell...someone will show you.

Russ · June 26, 2004 4:47AM

<< <i>How would I measure the depth? >>

You don't really "measure" it on these like is done with Morgans in PL and DPL. It's more of an eyeball thing. For cameo, the mirrors should be glassy with little or no interruption by mint frost. Look for smoothness and brilliance when compared to the devices. When twirling the coin under strong lighting there shouldn't be any, or very little, "cartwheel" effect as is seen on BU coins. Should just be reflectivity in all the quadrants.

Russ, NCNE

KlectorKid · June 26, 2004 4:57AM

Alright When I spin it the obv has no cartwheel or any kind. The reverse has a slight cartwheel affect to it but it may be the lights.

Shamika · June 26, 2004 5:13AM

I love the frost in the fields.

KlectorKid · June 26, 2004 5:26AM

What frost in the fields?

Storing proofs.

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