I've Written Some New Articles

ultimatecameo

Hello all,

I'm trying to create a helpful articles section on my website. I also have an informational youtube series available at the bottom of the homepage. I was hoping for some feedback on what other articles people want to see. Thanks!

Regards,
RT

Prethen

This might seem like a dumb question, but on your site you note that "ERA I" (or "The Early Years") starts in 1950...shouldn't that be a date starting in the 1800's? Also there are some known 1942 Cameo's, right?

I know there are some 19th century minting experts around (like RWB) that might be able to help with content on 19th century Cameos.

If you overlook the 19th century, then you'll be ignoring coins like this one:

ambro51

I do like though the reuse of that quaint middle English spelling "writen".....gosh I haven't seen that since I attempted to read Chaucer

CoinJunkie

<< <i>I do like though the reuse of that quaint middle English spelling "writen".....gosh I haven't seen that since I attempted to read Chaucer >>


Coin dealers are exempt from the requirement to observe the standard rules of spelling, grammar, and diction.

Or so I've read ad nauseam right on these here boards...

ultimatecameo

Hah, thanks for pointing that out!

SanctionII

Happy New Year Mr. Tomaska.

A topic for an article that I would find interesting would be one that discusses whether the presence or absence of toning on a proof or SMS coin with two sided mirrored fields and and frosted devices influence (or dictate) whether or not the coin is given a CAM or DCAM designation by a TPG.

I find proof and SMS coins that have a CAM or DCAM appearance plus positive toning to be very eye appealing and desirable (especially those with multi colored perimeter or rim toning that frames the central frosted devices).

cladking

I'd be interested in your opinion of the number (or percentage) of lightly cameo coins. Lightly here meaning
definitively cameo and PL but either too light or too broken to get the designation. I'm guessing a fairly good
percentage of PL '50 to '70 SMS and proofs are slabbed by now. There just weren't many people interested
in these "back in the day" and they are scarce enough to prevent any major hoards.

A lot of these coins are much more readily available and far cheaper than full cameo's but even where they
aren't very common no premium exists. By the same token a "nearly" FS nickel usually has no premium no
matter how scarce it is nearly full. There's a strong indication that there simply isn't any demand below a
threshold of the quality of many moderns. It shows a very weak total demand for all coins made since 1950.
If this total demand starts pushing prices higher which lightly cameo and other high grade coins will profit in
you opinion?

I certainly imagine a light cameo '65 cent would be in demand.