Potential for a CAM or the coveted DCAM?

morgansforever

After looking at a BST listing with bids up to $6k, maybe I should take a better look at my sets.
It's no 68 DCAM, but there's contrast between device n field. Will the blueish appearance of the reverse turn off the graders?
Would a quick dip clean up the blue haze on the reverse?

lordmarcovan

CAM? I dunno. Maybe?

DCAM? I don't think so.

Not my series, though.

ricko

It does not appear DCAM in that picture.... of course, it could just be the photography.... It likely would get CAM...Cheers, RickO

lkeigwin

There appear to be some areas with surface issues. E.g., obv rim 3 o'clock, Kennedy's jawline, reverse between L and A in DOLLAR. Reminds me of PVC scum. I would dip it, yes.

Looks good as a CAM.
Lance.

morgansforever

Post dip images. 5 seconds in the dip, lengthy acetone rinse, into distilled water then pat dry with a paper towel.
Same shooting/lighting config, 1/200 f8, iso100. I think it cleaned up nicely, how about you?

JCLIGHTBRIGADE

Yes, it looks better, was dip full strength? 5 seconds is awhile.

ModCrewman

I'd think it would CAM. Looks like a nice coin. I'm surprised the spot on the reverse at 5 o'clock came of as well as it did.

Wolf359

CAM yes, but not enough white frost for DCAM I think.

segoja

CAM

Wabbit2313

Nice. Almost no one understands that it is the blackness of the mirrors that determines DCAM, not the white of the device. CAM for me.

Wolf359

<< <i>Nice. Almost no one understands that it is the blackness of the mirrors that determines DCAM, not the white of the device. CAM for me. >>



Maybe at NGC. Not at PCGS:

PCGS Grading standards for Deep Cameo.
DC: Deep Cameo | Close
1950-1970 Proof Coinage

Heavily frosted devices on both the obverse and reverse, with no areas of the main devices unfrosted.
Heavy contrast between the fields and devices.

Flatwoods

Nice looking coin.

I have never tried to grade a Kennedy.
I think the spot on the obverse would hurt it a little.
Based on my own criteria (which means nothing in the grading room) I'd give it a 66Cam.

Anyone out there, familiar with the series, with a grade opinion.

morgansforever

<<Yes, it looks better, was dip full strength? 5 seconds is awhile.>>

I used the e-Zest dip non diluted, didn't know you could dilute it. What's the recommended dip time?

lasvegasteddy

cam is possible on this example...not a lock...is my take
if it doesn't acquire it...surely it was due to the mint luster in the field

goodluck if you submit and update us please

btw
i just had a 1966 kennedy land sp66cam at the beginning of this month
2nd one this year

TopographicOceans

<< <i>Nice. Almost no one understands that it is the blackness of the mirrors that determines DCAM, not the white of the device. CAM for me. >>

Almost no one understands that it is the contrast between the frost on the devices and the mirrored fields that determines DCAM
CAM for me too

Wabbit2313

You guys can use the word contrast, I'll use the word "black fields"! I have had some of the whitest frosted Franklin's you have ever seen. Fields were silver rather than black and CAM came out every time. Black and white baby, that is what it takes!

ricko

After cleaning, it does look CAM...... Cheers, RickO

AU58Brew

The photo is far too big to access for what you are asking.

HighRelief

The bath cleaned it up nice, so I would say Cameo not DCAM.

Cameonut

I think its a cam.

Here is a 1966 in 67dcam for comparison. I was told I paid crazy money for it 15 years ago at $400. I simply smiled.

Wabbit2313

Cameonut, those fields are black as the night. Nice!

morgansforever

Cameonut, what a beauty.