Could this be considered cameo?

Could this be considered cameo?

 

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No. That coin is circulated.

 

One word: No.

A cameo designation is normally on Proof coins, which is a term reffering to the frost on a coin. A cameo coin can only be designated as a cameo as long as there are no breaks in the frost. It is basically the black and white contrast on a coin. That just happened from circulation would be my guess, the wear on the coin. Sorry if I don't sound clear or anything, getting a little late, and hope this has helped a little. Take care.

Phoenix

 

Some folks do call them that. Probably not a correct term but what the heck.
There is a large thread with lots of images on the PCGS board about these.
Some have a really cool look.
Edit to add Link.http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=542501&highlight_key=y&keyword1=%20

 

There is a difference between cameo and contrast. If that is cameo then this is also cameo (which it is not).

 

This is cameo:

 

And this is cameo. Notice how the highly frosted devices contrast against the black, highly-mirrored fields.

 

"Could this be considered cameo?"

yes, a circulated cameo-

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q="circulated+cameo"&btnG=Search

 

Nice quarter Daniel.

 

Raisetown:
Not a put down, but there are many reference books that will help you out with learning about cameo surfaces, and other terminology.
I believe that Rick Tomasa wrote a book on modern cameo coins.
Someone please correct me if I named the wrong author.

 

This one is almost cam.

 

I'm gonna be different and say 'maybe'. He obviously didn't specify what he meant by cameo. Yes, it does have a pleasing 'cameo effect' but it clearly lacks what TPG's would call cameo. Splitting hairs? Maybe.

 

wow thanks for all the replies. Yeah I have seen people talk about circulated cameos and thought that mabey this would fit the bill. Thanks for the input guys/girls.

 

Thanks. That's a great looking half, btw. :thumb:

 

It's a matter of semantics - definition of terms.

Here's my understanding of the industry jargon "cameo" : it is reserved for proof coins only. They can be cameo if circulated proofs, but I've never seen one.

Note that Proof-like Morgans with excellent contrast are DPL (if NGC) or DMPL (if PCGS). In this case, the word "cameo" is not used, even though they exhibit a cameo look.

In my mind, the coin in question is not a cameo.