1964 Kennedy Half Proof - Req For Grade....

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I am finding new things everyday and loving this hobby more and more.

After doing some reading I think I know what I have now. Yes, it is a proof but a cameo one, at least I think so now. I am not sure to what degree as that is a whole avenue to learn in itself. However, I was having trouble explaining just what I see and now I think I can explain it. Also I have been trying to learn how to use my camera better.

Nikon CoolPix L810. It is just not made for these types of pictures. I gathered some new photos with and LED back-light and maybe this is better. I am not sure.

Anyhow, any information you can give me on a 64 Cameo, whether this is one or not and if it is, some of the history as to why/how they were made. I mean the 64 proof set I bought looks nothing like this one at all. It is nice and mint state but doesn't even come close to what this one is. I am not trying to be a pain but there are experts on here that I need /desire to learn from.








Is this better? If anyone has this camera and knows a good setting for coin pictures let me know. I use the macro with high 1000 iso. I just wish it had a manual focus on it.

OK folks, back from the show. I found a lot of what I was looking for and then some.

First, I now know for sure that my 64 Proof is not rare, or at least that rare. The Cameo version is out there.

First I will start with one to make you cringe....



now, when you are done laughing, here is what she actually looks like when I took it out of that holder..





I found another one also...this one is the best of he bunch...



And here is my original....still nice




So I now have three really nice ones....




I also got some other goodies...like an 'Accented Hair' 64 in pretty darn good shape..



And I checked it, funny thing is he had two marked AH and because of this board I showed him that the other wasn't. He was ok with it and gave me a 'regular' price on that one..




And a 1966 SMS DDO half, now this is cool, at least to me....my first DDO..



Look real close at the G and D in God...




And I picked up some more 64 proofs etc, but those three were the best for sure. I also picked up a bunch of other things (65,66,67SMS, 68,69,70 proofs) but the wife wanted this one bad...the color is amazing. I would not call it toned but it is unique for sure and beautiful to boot..a 70s proof...



Then a 1965 non SMS that was really nice..



Then a 1966 SMS that was..well very good at least...



And some nice cameo 1970s ones..






Keep in mind some of the scratches are on the plastic but overall I am very pleased...great day indeed..

Thanks! The Wife loves it. When I get the new air tights, I will take it out and add a photo..


I wanted to get a better picture of the Accented Hair...so here goes..I hate my camera...(maybe the user is the issue)