Lighting Anomalie or CAMEO possibility - 1951 Proof Washington

[jgrinz]

Not a great picture but whaddya think ... This is the only picture I have maybe a star possiblity if not a cameo on the reverse ...

 

 

 

[MunkyMan95]

I don't know... There MIGHT be a SLIGHT chance for a cameo based on those images. There appears that there could be a frost break around Washington's jaw line and into his upper neck, but that could also be an artifact of the image.

[Just Bob]

Pictures can be deceiving, so I'll straddle the fence and say "maybe."

Is that an NGC holder?

[jgrinz]

Yes

 

[BillJones]

It's possible that the obverse is a cameo piece, but if the reverse is not also a cameo, it does not mean much. One sided cameo Proofs are interesting, but the market price premium for them does not amount to much.

[jgrinz]

It's possible that the obverse is a cameo piece, but if the reverse is not also a cameo, it does not mean much. One sided cameo Proofs are interesting, but the market price premium for them does not amount to much.

 

This puppy is going for a cameo review - Plus needs a new slab anyway

 

 

[Just Bob]

Now that I've seen both sides, I'm going to change my answer to "possibly."

[JRocco]

I think this has a good shot at a Cam designation.

51 is a tough year.

I think I have a nice raw example that I might send in someday for a look.

[physics-fan3.14]

Jrocco, that quarter would definitely go cameo. I like it!

[jgrinz]

I think his is a close Dcam - with the surface issues a 66

[Bruceswar]

I think his is a close Dcam - with the surface issues a 66

I agree

[JRocco]

Thanks guys.

The coin is in a really strong proof set. It is heavily toned a rich dark brown around the rims covering the frost in the lettering, but the frost is all there.

Check out the dime from the same set. This one is a lock DCAM even with the strong toning.

[JRocco]

I just found a quick pic I took of the set, Some others look nice also.

[jgrinz]

hmmm I need a half for my set ...