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Valued Member
United States
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Hello CC! Attached are pics (all of the same coin, just different lighting/angles) of my 1967 SMS Kennedy half dollar that appears to be a cameo or deep/ultra cameo (in my opinion). The devices (especially Kennedy's profile) are frosty/white and the fields are dark/mirror-like (with exception to some haze and slight discoloration spot at 4 o'clock on the reverse/back of the coin). I also tested the reflectivity of the coin by shining a flashlight on it in a pitch dark room. The devices clearly reflected onto the wall. Great little trick for gauging proof-like coins. Please keep in mind that the coin is still in the original plastic case so any scratches you may see are on the plastic case, not the coin. I used a magnifier (Triplet 10X) and the fields and devices are very clean. There is a bit of haze on the fields but you can also find this haze on coins that were graded MS68/MS69 buy PCGS and NGC. My ultimate questions is if this is a CAMEO or DEEP/ULTRA CAMEO. So, do you think this is a CAMEO or DEEP/ULTRA CAMEO? What grade would you give this coin? I would greatly appreciate any opinions/feedback. Thanks!    
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Pillar of the Community
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May be a 65 cameo - fields are not good, It's a 40% so not a good example if you want 68!
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Valued Member
 United States
116 Posts |
I appreciate your feedback! Thanks!
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Moderator
 United States
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 to CCF. Not a deep cameo,just cameo. John1 
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Just a regular cameo . 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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  to the CCF!
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Valued Member
 United States
116 Posts |
Thanks everyone! Nice coin Dorado!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Definitely not a DCAM, just CAM.  to the CCF!
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 and  I can certainly understand why you would ask as that certainly is a good keeper.
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Moderator
 United States
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Dorado, Your coin looks to be a brilliant proof,yes? John1 
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote: Your coin looks to be a brilliant proof,yes? That, or somebody  has refined their polishing skills!
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Valued Member
 United States
116 Posts |
Thanks for all the help everyone!
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