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Cameos or not.........need some help!

JoneseyJonesey Posts: 45
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Hi all. Just picked up a 62 Proof set and was wondering about a couple of the coins qualifiying as cameo or not. Sorry the photos aren't the greatest, I need to get a copy stand and figure out the whole lighting thing. Anyhow, input is welcome and needed thanks!
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  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    The obverse of the cent is definately not cameo. I think the nickel may qualify, tho i'll defer to Keets, he knows these things far better than I could ever imagine to!
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    My guess: No and yes (CAM), respectively.
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,515 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>My guess: No and yes (CAM), respectively. >>

    Bingo!
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  • JoneseyJonesey Posts: 45
    Thank you all for chiming in. Have a great weekend!!
    "Political correctness is tyranny with manners" - Charlton Heston
  • coindudeonebaycoindudeonebay Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭
    Cent no, Nickel medium. Probably won't slab as such and definitely not worth slabbing.
  • HoodlatchHoodlatch Posts: 310
    cent, no. nickel, close but no.
    Audentes fortuna juvat
  • JoneseyJonesey Posts: 45
    What is the criteria in order to make the designation? Does it have more to do with the frosty devices or the depth of the mirrors and the reflection? I know it needs the frost. And it would appear that the deeper the mirrors, the more contrast created ??? I'm still a newbie in a lot of respects. Always trying to learn something new. Thanks again.
    "Political correctness is tyranny with manners" - Charlton Heston
  • segojasegoja Posts: 6,141 ✭✭✭✭
    No and no The 5c obv is cameo, the rev is too light...assuming the pics are accurate.
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  • DJCoinzDJCoinz Posts: 3,856 ✭
    Neither show enough contrast for a CAM designation, IMHO.
    aka Dan
  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,386 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree - both do not seem to have enough contrast to make cameo at PCGS.
    Even if they did, it is not likely that they would merit spending the grading fees.

    “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!

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