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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Matthew Kruse, post: 7307826, member: 107431&quot;]I found a good definition for deep cameo on Spruce Crafts.</p><p><br /></p><p>“Some coins have an average contrast between the mirror-like surface of the field and a subdued frosted surface on its devices. Other proof coins have a dramatic contrast between the coin&#039;s highly mirrored field and the deep frosted relief on the devices. When the contrast between the field and the devices is so dramatic the coin is classified as a &quot;deep cameo&quot;.</p><p><br /></p><p>The production of coins involves metal dies striking metal planchets using several tons of force. Every time a coin is struck the die wears down and some of its detail worn away. As more and more proof coins are produced from a given set of dies the delicate frosted details on the dies start to wear off. This results in a less than dramatic cameo contrast.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example I found online for you. Notice the contrast between Benjamin Franklin and the rest of the coin. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1277603[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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