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bpackertx New Member United States 20 Posts	Posted 12/21/2006 7:42 pm Hello, I am new to this forum. This is my first post. I am still pretty new to coin collecting. I am currently collecting pretty much anything silver. I decided to start with Franklin half dollars because I have always thought they are beautiful coins. I have purchased most of the proofs and several business strikes. One of the coins I bought online was sold as a cameo. When I bought it I thought yea right. Well this coin definitly stands out from the rest. I guess my question is how does a coin come out cameo, and are they worth looking for? Report this Post to the Staff

bpackertx New Member United States 20 Posts	Posted 12/21/2006 7:49 pm Oh yea I should add that my profile shows me to be 13 for some reason. I am actually 46. Report this Post to the Staff
bitters Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 12/21/2006 8:26 pm Here's some information that may be of interest to you, about cameo coinage: https://goccf.com/t/9785 https://goccf.com/t/9772 You can read them tomorrow. It's already almost past your bedtime, kiddo. Report this Post to the Staff
madhandles761991 Pillar of the Community United States 577 Posts	Posted 12/21/2006 8:28 pm I collect Franklins myself, and I absolutely love the set! I'm working on a complete set of MS (mint state) 64 and above. There are two different classifications a coin can receive. A business strike (use the term MS) coin is one that is minted for circulation. A proof (use the term PF) coin is one that is minted for collectors. It is minted to look beautiful, and the populations are always lower than the business strikes. I don't know how much sense that makes, but someone else will add on to this. Report this Post to the Staff
bpackertx New Member United States 20 Posts	Posted 12/21/2006 9:39 pm Thank you guys for the posts and links. It was very informative. I think I am really beginning to get a grasp on things. I think I am hooked. Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 12/22/2006 12:34 am CAmeo Is really desirable and with Franklins Its HArd to come buy, They are out there , But you will Pay a premium. And If I remember correctly They are an example of an Early Die stage or as some companies use to use "First Strikes" They are truley inpressive . And You can get some MS coins Business strikes that have a Cameo Appearance Most evident are Morgan silver dollars. but I do have a few lincoln's, roosefelts, and Jeffersons That show Some Reseblance of a Cameo appearnce Report this Post to the Staff
hadleydog Pillar of the Community Canada 1267 Posts	Posted 12/22/2006 05:24 am Welcome aboard, bpackertx! Since you are new to collecting, take your time learning your series and how to properly grade for yourself. Perhaps purchasing a few pcgs or ngc graded coins in different grades would give you an excellent standard to start learning to grade your Frankies with. Have fun! Edited by hadleydog 12/22/2006 05:25 am Report this Post to the Staff
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