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Hi. More questions :)
In reference to Canadian coins, what does "heavy cameo" mean and look like, and does it only refer to nickels? I keep seeing references to it. (My guess is that it probably means a heavier/bulkier image of the Queen than is standardly used?)
Thanks.
Dottir.
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Canada
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Dottir,
Cameo refers to a mirror-like reflection on the coin's surface. Most coins are matte (no cameo), some coins have mirrored surfaces (cameo). The distinction between cameo, heavy cameo, and ultra heavy cameo is blurry at best. Cameo can occur on any coin, it's not limited to the nickel.
Hope this helps.
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Oh my, I was off on that guess too! And yes, it helps so thank you.
Thanks a lot for explaining. Seems the new nickels (2007) with the new mint marks are all very shiney and mirrorlike, unless you mean that Cameo means even more mirrorlike than that?
Dottir.
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Hi Dottir Here a exemple of a deep cameo   Edited by andre1621
03/12/2008 6:44 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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with US coins a heavy cameo means the heavy frost on the portrait |
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United States
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Dottir, Cameo is the opposite of "brilliant", in that sense the interpretation is probably the same for US and Canadian coins and refers to a frosty appearance of surface feature. For instance, in the case of Proof coins, the relief is assumed to be Ultra-Heavy Cameo. But there are coins where the relief is brilliant and the field is in fact frosty. A good example of that is the 2003 $5 Good Fortune Maple Leaf Coin (sorry for the fuzzy scan).  Marc |
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Thanks a lot. I think I'd recognize "Cameo" now because of the help in here. Awesome :)
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I took this definition from Wikipedia: "Cameo is a method of carving, or an item of jewellery or vessel made in this manner. It features a raised (positive) relief image; contrast with intaglio, which has a negative image. The term "cameo" also refers to a proof coin that has frosted lettering and features, providing attractive contrast with the mirrored fields of the coin. The terms "deep cameo" and "ultra cameo" describe cameo coins having the boldest, most attractive contrast."  Marc |
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