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Posted 03/05/2025 06:42 am
"DCAM" Proof stands for "Deep Cameo" where there is very strong contrast between the mirror-like field and all devices.
"Cam" Proof stands for "cameo" in appearance (like cameo type jewelry). Where there is still some contrast between bright mirror-like fields and all frosted devices.
Red Proof is where all or part of the Proof qualities mentioned above are no longer (or barely) seen on a proof coin.
As HGK3 mentioned, the strength of the "frosting" visible on the devices is an indication of how fresh, or new, a pair of dies were when the coin was struck. This is preferable for most collectors.
i.e., fresher dies equal stronger details and devices (before die polishing and die wear take their toll on the details visible on a coin.)
One thing to look for on your coin would be if it is a variety. 1962 proof coins had quite a few DDO's and DDR's.
http://www.varietyvista.com/01b%20L...R%201962.htm
"Cam" Proof stands for "cameo" in appearance (like cameo type jewelry). Where there is still some contrast between bright mirror-like fields and all frosted devices.
Red Proof is where all or part of the Proof qualities mentioned above are no longer (or barely) seen on a proof coin.
As HGK3 mentioned, the strength of the "frosting" visible on the devices is an indication of how fresh, or new, a pair of dies were when the coin was struck. This is preferable for most collectors.
i.e., fresher dies equal stronger details and devices (before die polishing and die wear take their toll on the details visible on a coin.)
One thing to look for on your coin would be if it is a variety. 1962 proof coins had quite a few DDO's and DDR's.
http://www.varietyvista.com/01b%20L...R%201962.htm
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