Scored a nice cherrypick - a 1959 OGP proof set containing.......
SanctionII
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............... a half dollar that I thought had promise.
It was hiding in the mint cello packaging [the cello was cloudy] and it had developed milky haze on both sides. Thus the half dollar was hiding its true appearance. Through the cello I saw frosted devices on both sides. So I rolled the dice and bought the set. Upon removing the half from the cello and removing the haze much to my pleasure a two sided frost, black mirrored, high grade, possible CAM designation worthy proof appeared.
This is a very nice pickup since 1959 half dollars that may warrant a CAM are very hard to find in the wild.
It was hiding in the mint cello packaging [the cello was cloudy] and it had developed milky haze on both sides. Thus the half dollar was hiding its true appearance. Through the cello I saw frosted devices on both sides. So I rolled the dice and bought the set. Upon removing the half from the cello and removing the haze much to my pleasure a two sided frost, black mirrored, high grade, possible CAM designation worthy proof appeared.
This is a very nice pickup since 1959 half dollars that may warrant a CAM are very hard to find in the wild.
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congrats and best of luck...hopefully it goes big
cam/dcam with a lofty grade
Is it worthy of a CAM designation?
<< <i>Thought?
Is it worthy of a CAM designation? >>
if modcrewman just posted your coin's image
image is a lil rough to work with but...easy cam...could be a darn dcam but obverse doesn't have the field at top n bottom
looks 67-ish too
way tough image to call from though
is my take
U.S. Type Set
I think it stands a very good chance to receive a CAM designation. The obverse frost is smooth and uniform across all devices. The obverse frost and reverse frost does not fade when you put the coin under multiple lighting sources [halogen, flourescent, natural sunlight, etc.]. The reverse frost is not quiet as heavy as the obverse frost and that may be a reason for it not receiving a CAM designation. The fields on both sides are black and deeply mirrored. There is only one very thin line [hairline?] on the obverse field that is not noticeable unless you tilt the coin just so into a light source. There is what appears to be milk spot on the R in LIBERTY and a toning spot on the top of Ben's head (which may come off).
The coin in hand is a high grade [IMO at least a 67] 1959 half that stands a good chance to receive a CAM designation.
What makes the coin even better is that I found it in the wild.
Now I just have to find in the wild a CAM 1956 Type 1 half to complete my 16 coin [including the two major varieties] set of 1950-1963 of frosty Franklins.
They say ownership adds a point. Does ownership add a CAM.
I agree the pic is rough but you've looked at many CAMS & DCAMS so I trust your instincts.
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yup
if modcrewman says it has a good shot
<<<<i'm in the cam camp then
awesome being it's on a 1959 too
congrats and goodluck
update us too when it grades
Here is a 67cam for comparison
And a 66 dcam
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In hand it looks comparable to the 67 CAM posted by Cameonut.
Why do people leave their proof sets in that horrible packaging? It damages the coins from the pvc it contains and you can't even view them decently. Everyone of those sets I will cut them out and many times dip them.
There comes a time....when the nice singles in a proof set go to slabs and the others to the junk box.
You can search for prior threads on dipping to get tons of good information.
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Why not. We met, socialized and had lunch.
After we parted I walked the bourse for about 15 minutes and left. Went back today to spend a few more minutes. Lo and behold I found yet another 1959 flat pack with a half that had promise. I bought it. After taking the half out and giving it a bath to remove light, milky haze, a high grade CAM showed up. A great cherry pick. That makes 3 likely CAM 1959 Franklins cherried by me within the past 16 months. I am on a roll.
The suspense is killing us...
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--- Very difficult to locate with milky white devices. Some do show contrast, but with silvery devices instead of the preferable milky white.
isn't it funny how not much has changed in over 30 years?? it is a good insight into how some Modern issues perform, particularly 1950-70 Proof issues.
BTW, I find it ironic that only 4-5 days ago you had told me coins were slow and you hadn't found anything lately!!
I had not found anything because I had not been looking. Would not have gone to the show had Skyman not contacted me and suggested we get together at a show I was not even aware of.
Thanks for the props gents. I had good fortune smile upon me in this pickup. The half turned out to be much better than I had hoped.
In hand it looks comparable to the 67 CAM posted by Cameonut.
Congratulations my friend. I've seen your Franklin set in hand and I've gotta say it haunted me for quite a while, it is AMAZING to say the least.
Way to go
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Lightning strikes again as I found another 1959 possible CAM half dollar in the wild last Friday. Posted a photo of same in another thread, but thought I would post the photo in this thread.
I do like 59 CAM Frankies.
@SanctionII ...Will you be sending any of these in for grade? They are very nice Franklins. Cheers, RickO
Some nice toning and if last night's auction results are any indication, may be worth a fortune.
Smudge.
Good point. Too bad my latest cherry pick is not rainbow toned on both sides.