I have a stupid question...

I guess that is the $4750.00 question. The PR 65 CAMEO and the PR 66 were, I believe, consecutive strikes. Why one 65 & one 66. Why one cameo and one not. Different graders same day? Same grader, short memory?

 

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Can I borrow your hair splitter?

I know what you are saying, and I've seen some that could have gone either way, but I think in this case... it's a cameo. Note that if it's "a matter of degree" then that leaves a whole subjective, undefined area of incorrectness wide open. I know what cameo means, what it looks like, etc., and I think it's reasonable to expect the grading companies do too.

Now, I understand that a grader might feel that a particular cameo is "deep" (again, subjective) and give it that designation (we could argue all day as to the exact point where it becomes "deep") but to leave off the cameo designation on a coin that is a cameo is ridiculous IMHO.

If you're so inclined, call it a "shallow cameo"

 

This is a great thred to illustrate how TPG's use designations, and grading systems to convince investors that their own opinions are worthless.

Have fun, folks!

 

Here are some photos---not as nice as yours but it fits my collection just right!
I've taken them from different sides and light--the one photo makes it look like there might be some haze or lots of marks on the coin but that is all on the holder--the coin is really nice and spotless.
I'm down to the 1951 and 1952---I'm going to replace my 1953/1956/1958/1960 and then I'm going to call it complete (haha) unless I upgrade some to CAMEO.
I've tried to take my time with this set (6 years) and passing up many coins that just miss my "mark"---I'm picky but I like this set.

Speedy

 

Hi Phoenix,

I like the cameos too. Id get a book and do some research on the matter. I do know that all proofs 71 and after are cameo, deep cameo, whatever you want to call it. The dies are now made that way to consistently strike coins with a cameo effect, while before 71 they were not. I think its funny how you see proof items listed after 1971 as cameo like its something uncommon.

 

I appreciate your opinion. Again.

 

I love proof coins. I like collecting them. It's a bit hard finding a nice proof coin these days with out some nasty toning on it for me. I bought a beatiful 1967 SMS quarter the other day for a dollar. I couldn't figure out why it was so cheap. Thaen I look at it closely and on the back there are some minor scratches on United. Oh well. Good deal for a dollar though. Might just sell it for a few bucks pointing out and explaining there are some minor scratches. Or might just keep it. Don't know yet. I don't recall anything honestly saying anything about proof coins after 1971 as cameo. The proof coin I have is 1961. But I don't know. I talk so much I don't remember much of what I've said in the past. lol. Unless it is important or serious or about someone I care about. I do remember things though other people say. lol. Thanks for the help everyone. Like GDJMSP said it takes getting used to and experience to tell the diffence between different cameos. Thanks again everyone.