TT today: 1910 50c PR67CAM

KoinDawg

What is the OLDEST dated coin that has received CAM designation? This coin barely looks like a CAM for the toning. I see it better on the obverse.

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LanLord

I can neither comfirm nor deny a CAM designation on that coin, since I can't see it!

RTS

I have 1897 and 1898 Barber Proofs with CAM designation...

Russ

Bad dip on the TT coin.

Russ, NCNE

KoinDawg

Researching POPULATION reports, this is the oldest entry for CAMEO or DEEP CAMEO:

(25) 1801-1804 Bust Dollar, Large Eagle DCAM

Cladiator

<< <i>Bad dip on the TT coin.

Russ, NCNE >>

Is it fixable by a good dip or just screwed for good now?

Russ

<< <i><< Bad dip on the TT coin.

Russ, NCNE >>

Is it fixable by a good dip or just screwed for good now? >>



It really depends on how long ago it was dipped. The telltale sign that it wasn't properly neutralized is the splotchy gold color that has developed on the surfaces. If it's been there long enough, it would be very difficult to correct. There's also the potential for a bad chemical reaction if a different agent is used in the process. It's sure one that I would not want to try.

Russ, NCNE

Merc

Cameo proofs are not that unusual for the Barber series. The mint knew how to make great cameo proof coins in the 1800s. For the Barber halves, the early years 1892 -1899, cameo proofs are easier to find. Post 1900 Proofs are usually brilliant proofs.

That 1910 is a cameo but like you said, the toning is distracting.