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What is a cameo finish?
Of course, the finish on that silver dollar was no different than any other modern commemorative silver dollar. Phil is right, the finish on modern commems has been "matte' since 1994. There have also been some regular issue mattes, notably the 5c coins in the 1994 and 1997 Coinage and Currency sets and the $1 coin in the 2001 C&C. The "satin" finish on 2005 Mint Sets are also indistinguishable from some of the matte coins. The grading services react in different ways to this dilemma. ICG notes the difference in $1 sacajaweas on the slab. PCGS calls the 2005 coins "satin finish" and identifies the '94,'97 nickels and '98 Kennedy 50c as "special mint set." NGC routinely identifies the satin coins and the special coins as "SMS." NGC also gives cameo designations based on appearance, not proof/non-proof status, to any coin. There are "cameo" business strikes in almost all the series so designated by NGC based on their cameo contrast, independent of the method of manufacture. Regards, Tom |
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