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1952 Proof Cent. Possible Cameo? - Update, the coin has been graded.
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Judging from the pics, I'd say low odds... the shoulder looks a bit light on the obverse. Looks like a nice coin though...I love the pre-zinc proof Lincolns.
Agreed, but those are very low res pictures, the obverse is around 350x350 px.
I think no.
I hope it is. Keep us posted.
WS
In the pictures, no. But those are horrible pictures
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I will likely receive the proof set this cent is located in next week. Keeping my fingers crossed that the cent will show fully frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields (making it a candidate for submission to our host).
The hunt continues for raw Cameo 1952, 1954, 1955 and 1958 cents.
Perhaps.
Decent chance.
I would absolutely defer to your judgment, as you are an expert in this field.
Chances are, if you took a shot based on what you saw, there’s a pretty good likelihood it’s there, or very close.
No due to the shoulder and bottom portions of Lincoln. But...hard to tell with that quality of picture.
Last year the 1951 cent in this proof set (the photo of the obverse of the cent hinted at frosted devices):
ended up grading PF66CAM
Hopefully lightning will strike twice.
Update.
The proof set containing the 1952 cent arrived today. The cent is gorgeous and IMO warrants a Cameo designation.
I will take photos of the cent later today and post them.
As added bonus is the fact that all 5 coins are pristine (PF66 and better), plus the quarter is a Superbird variety.
Cell phone photos attached. Some light haze is present that is a negative.
These are tough to find with nice contrast. Because very little polishing was done in those years, heavily contrasted examples are very hard to come by.
Be sure to check for re-engraved tailfeathers on that Superbird!
I dunno Kevin. Has an even shot at PCGS - better odds at NGC in my experience. Should be interesting as '52 is a really tough year for all cameos.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
The quarter does not have re-engraved tale feathers.
Photos of the cent after the haze was removed.
Looking good!
Please share your method & product in removing the haze on that Cent?
I have a '53 Proof set that I would like to treat/dip.
Thanks
From those pictures, I'd say you have a good shot at it. Good luck!
Wow that coin really brightened up.
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Possibly. Going from the images, the obverse might keep it from cameo. The reverse I'd call it so.
I removed the light haze using diluted MS70.
The 1952 cent has been sent to our host to be graded.
I will post the grade results and TruView photo.
Today the 1952 cent moved from grading to encapsulation.
Looking forward to learning the grading results and seeing the TruView photo.
keep us posted
Today the 1952 cent moved to QA.
The cent has received a grade. The Trueview photo is below. No peeking. What do you think the assigned grade is?
PR-64 CAM
PR-64rd Cam.
PR65RD.
Coin Photography
65CAM
Collector, occasional seller
The cent graded PF65.
Sorry to see that, but I think it would still sell for a premium, especially with that reverse contrast.
The cent is back with me today. It looks very nice in the slab.
In 50 years or so these will be more widely admired than they are currently.
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