This might be a silly question but is it common to find proof quarters that exhibit cameo throughout the coin (devices and fields on both sides, has this deep almost satin like texture.) Got this from the bargain bin, thought it was unique and didn't find much in my brief research online. Thanks!
As mentioned above, pics would be nice. However I'd say it's most likely a proof. Late 60's proofs are pretty easy to find cameo on (I've got several). DCAM was harder to come by.
I think I get ya. Basicly your saying that in that time period cameo didn't just mean the devices but rather referred to the whole coin? I thought if a coin was labeled cameo it meant the devices were cameo but the fields were typically mirror finished. Thanks! Is this what DCAM means? Both devices and fields exhibit cameo?
To me, what that looks like is a reaction between the coin and whatever it's being stored in - you'll see cloudy coins like this all the time in OGP cello. And you'll see colorful toning, and purple toning, and dark, dark spots. A quick dip (disclaimer: done properly) will usually clear the fields.
No Cameo means Cameo, a contrast between the fields and the devices. If there is no contrast there is no cameo the picture does not show any cameo contrast so what you have is a typical brilliant proof, probably struck with dies that are not new and probably due for repolishing.
right, picture sucks, I get it. I've seen enough to know this one is different, in fact the stack I went through before buying this had probably 10 coins in it, all had mirror finishes with frosty busts except this one, which is why I bought it, because it had the frost throughout. Anyway, I get its a mute point if you can't see it from the pictures. thx anyway
On 1968 proofs mirror fields and frosted busts are the exception not the rule. Before 1973 cameos were unusual and deep cameos were very unusual. Proofs with little to no contrast between the fields and devices were the norm.
Thank you so much! I was beginning to think I was loosing my mind, I thought I knew the lingo but seemed to be unable to communicate my thoughts. Thx for the explanation, it makes complete sense now. *This explanation is for quarters only right? I have a page full of pennies that disproves that theory if not.
