CAM/DCAM How to tell the difference... photo tell the story.

lilmint

I have seen this question asked more then once on here. How do I tell the difference between CAMEO and DEEP CAMEO? Well it has been tried to be explain verbally as well as some pics. But I don't think I have seen anyone line them up side by side in pictures. Well here it is using my favorite coin, all in the point grade but different disignations.

To start, here is the base coin. It is graded PCGS PR67


Next step; PCGS PR67CAM


Now, I'll throw in a curve ball. Here is a PCGS PR67CAM with a Deep Cameo OBV. The reverse kept it from DCAM


And finally the ever elusive Deep Cameo. PCGS PR67DCAM


Hope this helps someone out there.

stev32k

Sorry, but I can't really tell any difference in any of the pictures. The white balance is off on all of them and they all look about the same shade of purple. Don't think I've ever seen any purple Kennedy haves before.

Russ

I can tell the difference between the coins. It's subtle, but it's there - and a subtle representation is good because the difference in getting the designation is frequently very much so.

Russ, NCNE

TommyType

I can see the difference.....

The problem is, I have several "CAM" coins in PCGS holders that don't look as good as the top coin in these examples. Obviously graded before they tightened up, (if I am to believe the scuttle-butt here)....so I think one really needs to be careful when purchasing CAM/DCAM coins, even when they are certified.

ss350camaro

Excellent post ! !

With them lined up like that i can definately see the differences.

CoinResource

Excellent post but the photos and reflections in #1 and #2 could confuse the readers (too much reflection in photo #2). I can tell the difference, though... THANKS!! craig

roadrunner

That's good for Kennedy's but the criteria varies for each different series, especially 19th century. And also for each grading service.

roadrunner

Russ

PR67CAM:


PR67DCAM:


Russ, NCNE

topstuf

I would think that a regular proof could be made into DCAM with Grand Marnier.

Not dipping the coin in it, but including it with the submission.

lilmint

Good idea Topstuf, I just might try that...