Eye Candy - 1938 Proof Cameo Walker -Many pictures

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robec
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After months of begging, SkyMan finally relented and sent me his Proof Cameo Walker for me to image. These images are not something that Sy neither wanted or needed as he already has some stellar images taken by Bruce Lee ( Bruceswar). I wanted these for my own personal satisfaction since this is undoubtedly the most beautiful Walker I have ever seen. Thank you Sy for the opportunity.

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- Bob -

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  • Hyperion
    Hyperion Posts: 7,507 ✭✭✭
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    amazing!!!!! beautiful !
    My Ebay (None)
  • lasvegasteddy
    lasvegasteddy Posts: 10,492 ✭✭✭
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    absolutely gorgeous in every aspect
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • cinman14
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  • BECOKA
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    That one is a beast to photograph, I tried to do it while holding a conversation with him. Did not work out too well, I really needed time to focus on it. I forgot to do a lot of settings in the camera and I forgot to get a reference for white balance. I would definitely like another chance with this one. image

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  • cmerlo1
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  • Stella
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    Great coin! Since I enjoy and often deal with these early proofs, I appreciate a Walker with this level of contrast. It is important to see that the frost is present on the sun, legends, and a significant portion of the devices on both sides (not only on the main devices of Liberty on the obverse and the eagle on the reverse.)

    In my experience, most times when I locate a proof Walker with some cameo contrast (but not designated as a cameo,) the obverse sun lacks contrast as does the rock on which the eagle stands on the reverse. Next, the contrast on the legends and other smaller details is likely to be very light or nearly absent on these coins.
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  • thatboyaintright
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    Wonderful images and a spectacular coin.
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  • 1907Quarter
    1907Quarter Posts: 2,770
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    outstanding, both the coin and the pic effort!!
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  • GoldenEyeNumismatics
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    Wow!
  • tydye
    tydye Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭
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    Great! Something else I need to add to my want list.
  • Russ
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    Better than Viagra.

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  • robec
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    << <i>Great coin! Since I enjoy and often deal with these early proofs, I appreciate a Walker with this level of contrast. It is important to see that the frost is present on the sun, legends, and a significant portion of the devices on both sides (not only on the main devices of Liberty on the obverse and the eagle on the reverse.)

    In my experience, most times when I locate a proof Walker with some cameo contrast (but not designated as a cameo,) the obverse sun lacks contrast as does the rock on which the eagle stands on the reverse. Next, the contrast on the legends and other smaller details is likely to be very light or nearly absent on these coins. >>



    The frost on the sun was one of the main points in Sy's description also. You both have very good eyes and knowledge on this point.

    - Bob -

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    Central Valley Roosevelts

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  • Stella
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    << <i>The frost on the sun was one of the main points in Sy's description also. You both have very good eyes and knowledge on this point. >>



    Thanks, Bob. Cameo proofs from 1936-42 are some of my favorite "modern" coins, so I have become rather familiar with their characteristics.

    [Edited for repeated word.]
    Coin collector since childhood and New York Numismatist at Heritage Auctions.
  • robec
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    << <i>That one is a beast to photograph, I tried to do it while holding a conversation with him. Did not work out too well, I really needed time to focus on it. I forgot to do a lot of settings in the camera and I forgot to get a reference for white balance. I would definitely like another chance with this one. image

    Sorry, I'm keeping it.image

    - Bob -

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  • BECOKA
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    Bob, these images would be perfect for an animated GIF. image
  • BECOKA
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    << <i>

    << <i>That one is a beast to photograph, I tried to do it while holding a conversation with him. Did not work out too well, I really needed time to focus on it. I forgot to do a lot of settings in the camera and I forgot to get a reference for white balance. I would definitely like another chance with this one. image

    Sorry, I'm keeping it.image >>



    Shhhh, don't tell Sy, maybe he'll forget. image
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Bob, these images would be perfect for an animated GIF. image >>



    Teddy just sent me a fast one. The fields just shimmer. Maybe he'll post it here. I hope Sy's not seeing this.

    - Bob -

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  • BECOKA
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    << <i>Bob, these images would be perfect for an animated GIF. image >>



    Teddy just sent me a fast one. The fields just shimmer. Maybe he'll post it here. I hope Sy's not seeing this. >>



    Shoot Speety has turned teddy into a GIF Monster. I'll try and do a slower one tomorrow if he does not post it.
  • kranky
    kranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
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    There are many coins that are more expensive, but not many which are as rarely seen as cameo Walkers. Beautiful coin.

    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.

  • MikeInFL
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    That has to be one of the coolest 20th century proof coins I've ever seen! Wow.
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  • lasvegasteddy
    lasvegasteddy Posts: 10,492 ✭✭✭
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    it was requested "gif's" be included in threads title as such

    i totally respect when someone brings a concern to my address as i do step on toes unless they speak up

    let's have another thread with "gif" attempts titled as such

    now i gotta make one less crappy darned it
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  • NHSBaseball
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    That Walker is a treat! Great photos as well.image
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  • …
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    did this actually grade cameo?
  • mkman123
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    one question how much is the coin worth?

    Thanks
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  • robec
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    << <i>did this actually grade cameo? >>



    It is an NGC PF66 Cameo

    - Bob -

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  • SkyMan
    SkyMan Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    EXCELLENT pics, Bob!!! Thank you very much for imaging it. I like your pics too, Ben!




    << <i>did this actually grade cameo? >>



    It is graded NGC PR66Cameo. I have been advised by Rick Tomaska to send it back for regrading as he believes it could UCAM and could go 67. I personally doubt that it would UCAM, but it might Cameo*. As (the good Lord willing) I plan to hold on to this coin a LONG time I have no plans to send it back for regrading anytime soon.
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  • …
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    shes beautiful! i originally thought it would be in a 67 holder.
  • commoncents05
    commoncents05 Posts: 10,102 ✭✭✭
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    Truly beautiful coin.

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  • Swampboy
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    image




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  • PTVETTER
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    I need that coin for my registry 1938 Proof set
    love that coinimage
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  • bestclser1
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    Sy,Bring that beauty to Long Beach.GREAT coin.image
    Great coins are not cheap,and cheap coins are not great!
  • PawPaul
    PawPaul Posts: 5,845 ✭
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    alrighty then ..........................HOW MUCH $$$ ???image
  • ModernCoinMart
    ModernCoinMart Posts: 339 ✭✭
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    That is one beautiful Walker!
  • ChuckC
    ChuckC Posts: 1,600
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    BING! Love it
  • ricko
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    I have never seen a Walker that could compare with that one... perhaps they are out there, but I have yet to see one better. Amazing.. Cheers, RickO
  • 50cents
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    Skyman, that is a great looking proof!

    Robec, great looking image image

  • bushmaster8
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    Delightful!

    How is the depth of mirrors in hand?
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  • SkyMan
    SkyMan Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thank you everybody for all the nice comments.





    << <i>...How is the depth of mirrors in hand? >>



    I can literally hold the coin at arms length and still see my face in the mirrors.



    EDITED TO ADD: Sorry Lloyd, I rarely go to Long Beach, and I won't be going this time. I normally go to Santa Clara though if you ever go to it. A variety of forum members have seen this coin there. I MAY go to FUN this January, but that's quite iffy.
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  • ModCrewman
    ModCrewman Posts: 4,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Was searching for another thread...and came upon this one from before I was on the board. I've seen one or two photos of this coin, but not the full spread as offered here, and thought I'd give it a bump.

    Once again, incredible coin Skyman. image
  • PeaceBD
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    That is one beautiful Walker. Congrats!
  • kimber45ACP
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  • MarkInDavis
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    That last obverse picture is my favorite. I must agree that it is the nicest Walker I have seen photographs of. Some of those reverse photos look like the eagle is coming right off of the coin. I have a very nice proof '38 Walker, but this one makes mine look like scrap metal.
    image Respectfully, Mark
  • garrynot
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    Just awesome. The obverses look like they were made yesterday like one of those ASE thingys.
  • GoldClause
    GoldClause Posts: 838 ✭
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    I want to collect proof walkers now!!!!!!
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Glad to see this thread resurrected... that coin is a pleasure to view - time after time after time. Amazing. Cheers, RickO
  • GoldClause
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    This coin need to go in the wow thread. image
  • JJM
    JJM Posts: 8,129 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    wow, im not much for proofs, but .........wow!!!!!!
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  • TONEDDOLLARS
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    OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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