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Old August 12th 06, 05:46 PM posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Default 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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