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cause I have literally no idea what to look for  |
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The pic doesn't quite show it, but I believe it has what's called deep cameo. What does the other side look like?
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09/27/2018 01:54 am
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The pic doesn't quite show it, but I believe it has what's called deep cameo. What does the other side look like?  |
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure it is DCAM (deep cameo). Nice coin!  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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"Heavy" cameo can look quite spectacular, but the dies have to be more extensively etched, by whatever means, (depending on the technology - laser, acid, or sand blasting), to make the cameo effect more obvious.
The problem with this is the possibility of some of the original die information can be lost.
This can be a problem with Australian cameo proof collector coins.
For this reason, I prefer a lighter cameo effect, as can be found on (for instance) the British 1937 proof sets of King George V1.
Google Images for British 1937 proof coins can provide an illustration of the point that I am trying to make.
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09/27/2018 10:18 am
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There are 3 levels of cameo. Minus cameo,cameo and plus cameo. IMHO,your coin is not plus cameo. John1  |
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Your coin is a proof strike NCLT issue - therefore by default, it is a deep or plus cameo. (Better lighting in the photograph would show that.)
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Cointato, look for mirror surfaces with frosted designs.
In Canada, and by ICCS, Ultra-Heavy Cameo (UHC), is usually reserved for coins from Prestige sets and single proof silver and nickel dollars. Your coin was issued as PR-67 UHC.
Coins from uncirculated and proof-like sets, and coins meant for circulation that have cameo are light, medium, or heavy.
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09/29/2018 6:28 pm
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Now THIS is a "heavy" cameo....   |
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Beautiful medal Crazy! |
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Beautiful medal Crazy! I agree, very nice |
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Pictures won't always show the amount of cameo a coin can have when held in hand. I looked around but can't seem to find specific requirements for the differences between designations of "Frosted" "Cameo" "Deep or Ultra Cameo" But somebody will have it here, and chime in to break them down eventually. My Franklin halves Book tells me the difference I think. Edited by TNG
09/29/2018 10:23 pm
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Your coin is a proof strike NCLT issue - therefore by default, it is a deep or plus cameo. (Better lighting in the photograph would show that.) That's where I was coming from, SPP. The coin, camera and lighting are not aligned correctly to show the true contrast between the fields and design, but knowing what the coin is gives the answer. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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