Lincoln Pictures Wanted - RD - CAM - DCAM

TheRock

After looking at multiple shows, I'm having a hard time distinguishing between a RED, CAM, DCAM on some of these coins. Can some one please post some pictures of these types in the same year so I can get some help. Rookie at this.

100proof1957

Very subjective !

Huge diff from a 57 Proof CAM to a 2000 Proof CAM

Cameonut

You can look at pictures all day on this forum and still not be able to accurately determine the cameo contrast. Pictures just can't capture everything. Sure, there are those moose dcams that are a no brainer, but it takes time to develop an eye for cameo grading.

I have two pieces of advice:
1) Buy Rick Tomaska's "Cameo and Brilliant Proof Coinage of the 1950 to 1970 Era" - an inexpensive book that is indispensable to learning about cameos.
2) Buy a few inexpensive common date PCGS or NGC cameos and deep cameos to help you develop your "eye"

Good luck and have fun
Cameonut

TheRock

Thanks guys. I appriciate the help.

coinpage

I got some reds on the website if you want to take a look

Lincoln Cent red pictures

badger

If you go into the PCGS registry site, you can see pictures from collectors that have posted their sets. See the tag line for link to Elite Cameo. There is a good mix of rd, cam and dcam.

Dave

100proof1957

My photo skills are lacking but look at these and pm me with thoughts !
Linc O Rama

I also agree with Cameonut,Get Rick Tomaskas book !

If you want to buy inexpensive Cams/DCAMS,dont pick 1957 ! No such animal !

TheRock

Thanks everyone. I guess it will just take some time.