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Deep (Ultra) Cameo ain't what it used to be...
scvusa
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Not a fan of recent proofs coming out of the mint. So... Artificial and lacking of
character. These coins are to collectors what strip malls are to small towns. (At least in my opinion)
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And, is it me, or does Kennedy's profile now look like Mel Gibson?
The pre 1965 Cameo's were made in such a way where dies struck a very few coins and the deep cameo effect would begin to become reduced, after about 50 coins it was gone and only the glossy surfaces on proofs were visible.
The modern cameo proof dies are made differently seeking a result where every coin has that effect (as I understand it). It's not the same die prep process.
Not to mention fact that the '64 looks like higher relief. It's probably just the way the dies are basined. Here's my 64.
I have always liked the Kennedy half...and collect the AH variety... Though I have not sought the DCAM's, they are gaining in value... Cheers, RickO
Yes, the technical aspects have improved and this has given us... Consistency.
That's a beaut, @FiftySevener!
I like it !!!
Now I'm going to be referring to these as the "Gibson Halves" !