Juniors I.N.B. thread update. There here. Lol

Ok. So i just got my package.
Results part 1: (nickels 64 jeffersons with 6 proofs, 6 buffalos, and 2 of the `V` nickels, 1900 and 1911) (quarters 10 with 4 proofs) (pennies-114 wheeties, 2 indian head and 10 proofs) and (dimes-10 with 4 proofs) (half dollars-4 with maybe 2 proofs not sure on those.) Ill post more info and pictures here in a lil bit after ive looked thru them

 

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Actually, that was a nice pickup.

 

I dont know if these jeffersons are mirrored of what but they dont have the frosty look on the devices. Just REALLY reflective.

 

Proof coins are known for having a mirror-like field and in some cases, the devices are cameo. So, what all did you get?

 

Just a heads up these all may be nice coins, you can first of all use these coins as a learning experience.
Not to burst any bubbles there is not a DCAM contrast on the 64. It is a proof though.

 

Ok i didnt know. Ill be getting a picture next of the 1971 s halfs.

 

I would encourage you to go buy a Whitman guide to Franklin and Kennedy Half dollars. Usually available at any book retailer.
In the guide you will see an area in the Franklins that will help you define proof, cameo, and deep cameo.
Or, you can use this as a reference.
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1971-s-50c/6807

 

So a quick google search and looking at @Pickin and Grinin link, the lightly frosty look is considered a cameo, and the dcam is where that frostyness is more prevailent on the devices, and the contrast to the mirrored fields is more discerneable? Am i understanding that right there? And that the dcams come first (the first couple coins minted) then the more the die wears down from use youd get camos and then proofs with a slight contrast between the fields and devices? Correct me please if iam understanding this wrong. Thanks in advance.

 

You are close, and have the basics. Just don't forget the surfaces, those mirrored fields should be short of certain striations and die flow. Hope I said that right.
The fields can be as much a determination of the grade as the frosty details.

 

With proofs, the depth of the mirror is gauged by how far away it functions as a mirror.

 

'76

 

I would probably put this one into the Cameo category.

As for the 76' straight proof.

 

The 76'Proof are those tones or toned over disturbance in the surfaces?

 

are you talking about those lines going from 5' oclock to 11' oclock right in front of his face? They look like water spots that could be removed with acitone. But iam not sure how to do that. Theres a couple coins that got some of them spots on em.