Which type of Cameo proof coin do you prefer and why?
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1 - A Cameo proof that has mirrored fields and heavy, matching frost on the devices on both sides of the coin ; or
2 - A Cameo proof that has mirrored fields and heavy, mismatched frost on the devices on both sides of the coin.
I have two 1960 Franklin half dollars that fall into the above two categories. Both are high quality. The first coin has matching frost on both sides. The second coin has obverse frost that is heavier than the frost on the first coin, but the reverse frost is not as heavy as the obverse frost.
I solicit your opinions.
What say you?
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probably in minority but I am a sucka for the heavy heavy obv even if it means the rev not as heavy.
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Usually the cameos I like are other collectors coins and not mine. Why? Because I could not afford them...or more than likely...they got to them first.
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I prefer the 1950-1964 proof set cameos. The 1950-1964 proof set cameos have more character and a much different feel to them compared to the cameos you'd find on proof sets nowadays. There's something about those proof coins I like more than the modern proof set coins.
Do not know why the size of the text in my initial post was both BIG and regular sized.
This thread makes me laugh
and brings back memories of a similar thread I posted a while back. Replies have been posted to my initial post, none of which have completely answered the two party question (Which do you prefer and why?)
I also like both types of coins, but a choice must be made as to which coin is preferred.
"Both", as an answer simply does not cut it.
Getting into lawyer mode makes me say "Move to strike as non responsive"
I pick option 2. I prefer symmetry on cameo proof coins (even though I don't own any!)
Gave it some more thought tonight and looked closely at both coins.
Coin #1 gets the nod and now sits in my best 1960 proof set. (For now).
Probably change my mind next week and choose #2.
I guess my dilemma would be called a "first world problem".