Cameo, Deep Cameo how do you know?

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  1. SSG_Gonzo

    SSG_Gonzo Well-Known Member

    How do you know what these two are? How can you tell what they are? Can anyone explain to me how to figure out what signs to look for when figuring out Cameo, Deep Cameo and Regular. I appreciate the help.
     
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  3. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    This may be of help:

    http://news.coinupdate.com/deep-cameo-vs-mirror-1303/


    PCGS:

    CAM: Cameo Proofs |
    1950-1970 Proof Coinage.
    The obverse and reverse must exhibit devices which are at least lightly frosted and create a contrast with the fields.
    1. Frostiness on the devices may be heavier yet contain areas where the frost is lacking or brilliance is evident.
    2. A coin that exhibits Deep Cameo attributes on one side and Cameo attributes on the other side is considered only a Cameo.
    DC: Deep Cameo |
    1950-1970 Proof Coinage
    1. Heavily frosted devices on both the obverse and reverse, with no areas of the main devices unfrosted.
    2. Heavy contrast between the fields and devices.


    NGC: See article here: http://www.ngccoin.com/news/viewarticle.aspx?NewsletterNewsArticleID=341


     
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  4. SSG_Gonzo

    SSG_Gonzo Well-Known Member

    Awesome thank you for this.
     
  5. JPeace$

    JPeace$ Coinaholic

    Even though the TPG defines Cameo and Deep Cameo, it's still subjective. Look at the Ike proofs and you can find some stunning Deep Cameo's and some so so ones.
     
  6. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    Best way is to use graded examples...that is what I do...
     
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