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SMS fans: Anyone like my Russ-pedigreed 1965 Jeff?
RGL
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I was collecting back when these coins were initially sold. It's interesting that at the time no one really gave a rat's rump whether the coin was cameo'ed or not. No one talked about them and no one publicized them. I knew that cameo proofs existed, but I had never seen one. And I had no idea that cameo'ed SMS coins existed. Personally, I think your coin is really nice looking and if I'd have seen it back in 1965 or so I would have been thrilled to buy it.
Mark
Don't come whining to me if it actually grades what I said it will.
Russ, NCNE
probably MS65DCAM if the mirrors are bright---or can be made brighter!!---or else MS65CAM. for SMS Jefferson's, i've come to realize there are two kinds of coins worth collecting and a third kind much hoped for and seldom found. i look for -1. heavily frosted gems, -2. well struck coins with full steps and -3. the ultimate-hoped-for heavily frosted and well struck coin with good step detail and minimal planchet flaws. i'm of the opinion that the third is the product of someone's imagination!!
al h.
Right now pretty much any pre 1971 proof has to walk on water to get the DCAM designation. It's almost like PCGS has reverted to the days when they didn't use it for 1950 to 1970 coins.
Russ, NCNE
and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
The Ludlow Brilliant Collection (1938-64)