36 to 42 proof cameos post um if you got them
lasvegasteddy
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i wunna see some
everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see
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“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!
these are...tough years on cameos...
(pcgs 66cam)
Okay, it isn't quite a cameo but it's pretty close.
Russ, NCNE
a coin that has a mirror surface with a frosted opposing surface
better yet kick back and let some holders of these 1936 to 1942 cameo proofs display their cream of the crop here as there aren't many at all during these years
you'll see first hand
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
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Okay, it isn't quite a cameo but it's pretty close.
Russ, NCNE >>
Russ, you been playing around with the contrast?... that certainly looks Cameo to me.
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why ya gotta toss a crappy photshop of that 38 in...that's a terrible job someone did on that image
But after a closer look, it's obviously been messed with.
-Paul
Also, despite more proof coins being sent in, the populations have not been increasing dramatically as of late. The scarcity of these coins seems to have remained more solid than many modern "rarities."
Cameo proofs from 1936-42 are actually a specialty of mine. I have bought and sold multiple Cameo Mercury dimes, early cameo Lincolns, and even contrasted Buffalos, so these coins have a certain appeal for me. Keep posting pictures if you have them!
and you're a y/n
way to go and hang on to some images as they slip by you
yes i asked this guy 3 questions about coin and images i can expect to receive and at least he has a return that i asked about too...
i think it's worthy for this thread
<< <i>skyman,
why ya gotta toss a crappy photshop of that 38 in...that's a terrible job someone did on that image >>
LVT, unless you've seen the coin you won't understand. Here is the original thread it was in:
Walker
You'll note the comments about photoshopping start to appear about halfway into the second page. You will also note that the photographer (not me) created the photoshop to better show HOW THE COIN ACTUALLY LOOKS. You will also note that there are 3 people (aside from the photographer and myself) WHO HAVE SEEN THE COIN who support what was done with the photoshopping. You decide whether what Bruce did was right. I think it was, and it is an excellent representation of the coin. I'll probably be bringing it to the November Santa Clara show if you want to see it and make up your own mind.
EDITED TO ADD: Fun looking Merc, Carl.
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i find that image sad as someone put black over a nice mirror and even did a poor job of it as they got lazy by the sun
i like real images of real coins unless there is artwork involved---"not enhancing" as that didn't even enhance it my friend
there are some who can shoot cameo coins that bring out what they look like in hand without a juiced failed attempt
i in no way am bashing your coin at all...but there are some who speak the truth and too find like me
why would someone sport a unjustifiable image of their coin--especially a coin like that
i am in full agreement with "tomb"in that it does a discredit to it and
sorry bruce if i hurt any feelers here...but why???
carl...you honestly say russ's photo is less accurate over sky's photoshop'd one...hmmm
as to russ's image and coin...russ can image a coin and doesn't play the photoshop way...it's a real coin and image too...no disrespect there
i'm not here thinking everyone will like me as i'm sure you and carl now have opposing view of that
but if you sell your coin with that bottom image...only those who have seen it in hand will make an honest bid...not those looking at that image
and as too is it cameo by pcgs...the world may never know...the first 2 images aren't even enough to tell
Also, using "lampshade" lighting for photography oversells the frost.
My entrant into the thread, 1937 Buffalo PCGS PR66CAM
<< <i>i wunna see some >>
Well here you are. Shiny birdie.
Chance favors the prepared mind.
jezzes......... that 36 penny is the bomb ; are there ANY holdered by PCGS as Cameo ?
I also have seen Sy's 1938 Cameo Walker in hand. It is so much better in person, in hand, than it appears in the posted pictures. It looks like a modern ASE Cameo Proof. It is the best looking 1936-42 Cameo proof I have seen [though I have not seen many of these coins]. It would be interesting to see what it brings, if he ever chooses to sell it. There would be quite a buzz about this coin if sold.
As for me, I have a 1942 proof Walker that has moderate obverse frost and heavy reverse frost. It would never get a Cameo designation. I also have a 1942 dime with some frost and decent fields. I also have a 1942 non silver nickel that has moderately frosted devices and decent fields under fairly attractive toning. I also have a 1940 cent that has light frost on the devices, deep watery fields and fiery orange color. Finally, the best I have is a 1940 dime. The devices are moderately frosted. However the fields are deep, black and watery on both sides. The fields really set off the frosted devices nicely. The kicker is that the dime also has developed very attractive rim toning. It is a very beautiful dime and is one of my favorite coins in my collection.
Cameos from 1936-1942 are even better than cameos from 1950-1970 and I love those coins. What would be great fun would be assembling a run of cameo coins [cents through halves] from 1936-1970.
No, I can't say that because I haven't seen Russ' coin in hand to compare with the photo. I will say that Skyman's Walker is the only one I've ever seen with even a hint of frost on the sun. It is there on the coin. Russ' photo doesn't show any frost on the sun but appears to show very frosty fields. I would just love to see both coins in hand along with all the other coins posted here! There are some sweet coins posted here!
lasvegasteddy - Just because I disagree with you about how well photos represent actual coins doesn't mean I don't like you. I'm sure we'd have great fun if we all got together for a show and tell.
you're prolly right...we'd end laffin a bit...i'd still throw better darts though as i'd be tossin um at juiced photos...gettin good
ok...i'm sorry...prolly not the best way of puttin that but...
i'd cover sky getting a better image if he threw that bottom one in the trash...do we have a deal?
keep posting these treasures ya'll as it's the closest some of us will ever come to um
steward probably knows...hehehe
TD
<< <i>Basically, all of the 1936-1942 Proof coins are scarce to rare with full cameo contrast (or full for the date). As such, few are graded of most issues from the Walkers to Proof Lincolns by either of the two major services. Walking Liberty proof halves with completely (or more likely mostly complete) cameo contrast are especially scarce. In fact, certain years of each early proof series do not have a single cameo coin certified by either PCGS or NGC.
Also, despite more proof coins being sent in, the populations have not been increasing dramatically as of late. The scarcity of these coins seems to have remained more solid than many modern "rarities."
Cameo proofs from 1936-42 are actually a specialty of mine. I have bought and sold multiple Cameo Mercury dimes, early cameo Lincolns, and even contrasted Buffalos, so these coins have a certain appeal for me. Keep posting pictures if you have them! >>
A great subject of study. These coins are really rare with cameos. I've paid little attention to Linc's and Jeff's, but the silver coins and Buff's are really tough.
5c
1936 - never seen or heard of one. Any on the pop report (asks Mr. Lazy)?
1937 - more of these than any other denomination/cameo of the era. Hyper-brilliant fields accentuate the contrast. I have seen a few of these "done".
10c
1939 - more than any other date 10c
1942 - more often than any other besides 1939
50c
1936 - saw one that might actually qualify
1938 - a few
1939 - a few more than that.
"or full for the date" is usually as far as it goes.
LOL, a registry set (all series within date range) winner could have 5 coins !
FYI, there are no (zero) cameo 1936 Buffalo nickel proofs in the PCGS Pop Report.
There are a dozen from 1937.
<< <i>I figured I would bump this thread with my new attempts to image my cameo proof Jefferson Nickel. No matter where I place the lights, part of the cameo contrast disappears. I really am terrible at imaging proof coins.
Lehigh,
Great Pics, I like it,
Steve