1964 KENNEDY 1/2 Question Proof or MS

Coinlearner

Thought proofs lack luster and business strikes lack mirrors,for the most part. Have this Kennedy that has proof-like mirror (not deep) AND full cartwheel luster on obverse and reverse. Proof,MS,sMs/ ]

19Lyds

<< <i>Thought proofs lack luster and business strikes lack mirrors,for the most part. Have this Kennedy that has proof-like mirror (not deep) AND full cartwheel luster on obverse and reverse. Proof,MS,or SMS
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Not SMS IMO since it lacks the die scratching necessary.

It's too sharp of a strike to be MS IMO which leaves it as a non-mirrored proof.

SUMORADA

Proof.........IMO

llafoe

and too

19Lyds

Thanks, now throw one in after the first IMG to separate the two. It makes viewing so much easier.

TomB

It appears to be a proof and I would imagine that the angle of lighting used makes it look like it has more shallow mirrors than it has in-hand.

ElyJ83

Explain a non mirrored proof if you could please. I have a 1964 Kennedy and when I tilt the coin I can see a reflection (outline?) or two of Kennedy. Is that what they call a Cameo appearance?

coinkid855

<< <i>Explain a non mirrored proof if you could please. I have a 1964 Kennedy and when I tilt the coin I can see a reflection (outline?) or two of Kennedy. Is that what they call a Cameo appearance? >>




No, cameo is the frosted look that the devices on a proof coin have as contrasted to the mirrored fields.Like in your avatar, for example.




-Paul

Coinlearner

Thanks for help... Adjust pictures for viewing best I can......The second picture is pretty accurate on mirror depth and I wanted to show the cartwheel luster,I thought odd for a proof...........Too bad it was not an 1964 sms .

greatnortherncoin

wow what a picture !!!! tell us about your set up !

Russ

This look is quite common for the 1964 proof silver coins.

Russ, NCNE

Coinlearner

<< <i>wow what a picture !!!! tell us about your set up ! >>

Two 60 watt bulbs coin sitting on top of my oven...But I searched this forum, for ideas, on a good used camera a couple years ago and decided on a nikon coolpix 4600......Got a well used one on ebay for $25.................Search forum for ideas and you will get ALOT of excellent help.

raycyca

Looks like a 1964 proof Kennedy with accented hair to me.

Halfhunter06

Thats a proof

57loaded

<< <i>Looks like a 1964 proof Kennedy with accented hair to me. >>



nada, no truncated I in Liberty, the reverse looks like the A/H reverses though, but some/more? of the regualar proof have that characteristic, of a A/H reverse die

19Lyds

<< <i>Explain a non mirrored proof if you could please. I have a 1964 Kennedy and when I tilt the coin I can see a reflection (outline?) or two of Kennedy. Is that what they call a Cameo appearance? >>

Two pictures worht two thousand words!

Non-Mirrored Proof

Note: Definite lack of Mirrored fields but a sharp, crisp strike.

This is a Cameo

Note the differences between the devices and the fields where the devices almost look like they're cover in a blanket of snow.

19Lyds

<< <i>Looks like a 1964 proof Kennedy with accented hair to me. >>

Definitely NOT an Accented Hair Kennedy.