"Michael" wrote in message
ups.com...
Having never really collected certified coins, I would like to know
what is meant by the term cameo when used in the grading of both proof
and mint state coins?
Here is just a proof cameo--
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7...bvsmalltd8.jpg
Here is a proof deep cameo--
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4...bvsmallsb0.jpg
Here is a proof really super deep cameo. You want to find one like this--
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/546...bvsmallug5.jpg
Here is a business strike 'MS' cameo--or at least a very close to a full
cameo. The torch is a little lacking.
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/3...vmediumqh1.jpg
Here is a satin finish coin with a cameo--
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/6...evsmallkt3.jpg
HTH