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traevin Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 10/15/2009 10:30 am Probably a dumb question, huh? Jen Report this Post to the Staff

jokingjoker Pillar of the Community United States 2150 Posts	Posted 10/15/2009 10:42 am Deep Cameo The term applied to coins, usually Proofs and prooflike coins, that have deeply frosted devices and lettering that contrast with the fields - often called "black and white" cameos. Specifically applied to those 1950 and later Proofs that meet deep cameo standards (DCAM). Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187524 Posts	Posted 10/15/2009 11:33 am Quote: Probably a dumb question, huh? There is no such thing as a dumb question; everyone has to start somewhere. . Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
DNA Pillar of the Community United States 2734 Posts	Posted 10/15/2009 11:38 am Lots of people pay lots of money to third-party coin grading services to ask if they have "DCAM" Proof (or Prooflike) coins... Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 10/15/2009 12:59 pm Jen, No dumb questions here ... that's in the by-laws. Deep Cameo (DCAM) is a term applied to proofs and Deep-Mirror Proof-Like (DMPL) is applied to circulation strikes. It is a simple as black and white. The devices (lettering, profiles, eagles, etc.) have a satin finish and do not reflect light the same as the mirrored fields. If you hold a DCAM coin at an angle to the light source, the devices will shine white from all angles and the fields will only reflect light to your eye at one angle. So when viewed with the light not reflecting into your eye, the fields appear almost black and the devices almost pure white. This contrast is highly desired in proofs and only comes from the first coins off new dies. As the dies wear the satin finish on the devices wears smooth and the reflective properties are more like those of the fields. Nothing beats a picture to better 'splain things. Here are two DCAM coins (one silver and one gold). Note the dramatic contrast between the fields and the devices. Hope this helps. Report this Post to the Staff
jcook54 Pillar of the Community United States 533 Posts	Posted 10/15/2009 2:14 pm Again, no such thing as a dumb questions. If there were I would be guilty of asking them all the time. When you come across terms like that (there are a bunch) you can check the glossary link on the toolbar at the left side of your screen. Whenever I go through it I see terms and definitions that I've never used or seen. If you can't find it someone in these forums will know and maybe even add it. Report this Post to the Staff
tumbleweedtrumpet Pillar of the Community United States 1418 Posts	Posted 10/15/2009 8:37 pm It is not a dumb question. I didn't know it either. Report this Post to the Staff
hippiebrian Valued Member United States 436 Posts	Posted 10/15/2009 10:01 pm There are no dumb questions! I always say that I'd rather ask a question and sound dumb than keep my mouth closed and act dumb! We're all here to learn, and being a fellow newbie, I have a lot of questions too, and the people here have always been quick and eager to answer. That's why I love this place! Report this Post to the Staff
traevin Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 10/16/2009 08:30 am jcook54, Thanks for the glossary tip :) Jen Report this Post to the Staff
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