Coin Terminology and Glossary
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Cameo
- Explanation: A coin, usually struck as a Proof, with a frosted or satiny central device surrounded by a mirrorlike field. Modern day proof coins are struck from specially treated dies to give this frosted (cameo) appearance. On older proof coins, the first produced by a die might have a cameo appearance. Later, as the dies starts to wear (or break in) the coins produced will have less and less of the cameo frosting. Most proof US coins prior to the mid 1960's will have a mirror like surface over the whole coin. One with a frosted cameo design will bring a premium, sometimes a substantial one. Even today, some coins sell for more if the cameo effect is more pronounced than the typical coin
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