Coin Community Family of Web Sites Join Thousands of Coin, Bullion, & Money Collectors
Join Thousands of Coin, Bullion, & Money Collectors 300,000 items to help build your collection! Royal Canadian Mint products, Canadian, Polish, American, and world coins and banknotes. Vancouvers #1 Coin and Paper Money Dealer Specializing in Modern Numismatics Coin, Banknote and Medal Collectors's Online Mall Shop for APMEX Bullion on eBay!








Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?


This page may contain links that result in small commissions to keep this free site up and running.

Welcome Guest! Registering and/or logging in will remove the anchor (bottom) ads. It's Free!

Cameo Franklin

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
Author Previous TopicReplies: 6 / Views: 1,097Next Topic  
New Member
bpackertx's Avatar
United States
20 Posts
 Posted 12/21/2006  7:42 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add bpackertx to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
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?
New Member
bpackertx's Avatar
United States
20 Posts
 Posted 12/21/2006  7:49 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add bpackertx to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Oh yea I should add that my profile shows me to be 13 for some reason. I am actually 46.
Valued Member
United States
62 Posts
 Posted 12/21/2006  8:26 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add bitters to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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.


Pillar of the Community
madhandles761991's Avatar
United States
577 Posts
 Posted 12/21/2006  8:28 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add madhandles761991 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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.
New Member
bpackertx's Avatar
United States
20 Posts
 Posted 12/21/2006  9:39 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add bpackertx to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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.
Pillar of the Community
scoutjim99's Avatar
United States
4589 Posts
 Posted 12/22/2006  12:34 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add scoutjim99 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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
Pillar of the Community
hadleydog's Avatar
Canada
1267 Posts
 Posted 12/22/2006  05:24 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add hadleydog to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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
  Previous TopicReplies: 6 / Views: 1,097Next Topic  

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.



    




Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us  |  Advertise Here  |  Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum © 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Forums
It took 0.23 seconds to rattle this change. Forums