Quick question about Indian Proof Cameo on the bay

sweetwilliet · December 10, 2012 10:40AM

I came across this bronze indian proof on bay. It is designated as cameo, but does not have a color indicated. Since it is cameo, are we to assume it is red? I have not seen a cameo proof designated as cameo on the holder but not red (for the bronze, not copper-nickels). Is this an old way that PCGS graded indian proofs, then later added the red with the cameo designation? Thanks,

1892 PR Cameo

magikbilly · December 10, 2012 10:59AM

I must need sleep. The slab and coin look odd.

Eric

Edit to add: Is the font correct? That a wide looking zero? It looks a funny slab? The coin looks "adjusted" in the photo. Like I said - I am beat.

coinguy1989 · December 10, 2012 11:06AM

To answer your question, PCGS will only attribute cameo designations to red coins. NGC, on the other hand, will provide color designations (including RB and BN) as marked and a cameo designation.

coinsarefun · December 10, 2012 11:06AM

Looks like it sold on Heritage in 2008 for $2,990

And a little bit better image

Here is the cert lookup

magikbilly · December 10, 2012 11:09AM

A much better image!

Eric

commoncents05 · December 10, 2012 11:30AM

<< <i>To answer your question, PCGS will only attribute cameo designations to red coins. NGC, on the other hand, will provide color designations (including RB and BN) as marked and a cameo designation. >>

Correct. I have had a couple without the RD designation on the label, but they must be red to qualify for the CAM.

-Paul

Quick question about Indian Proof Cameo on the bay

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