Cameo (coinage)

In coin grading, cameo is the amount of contrast between the relief (raised or recessed design) and field (background). Cameo is usually seen on proof coinage, with the relief featuring a frosted finish and the field being mirror-like.[1]

Cameo finish
A standard uncirculated Lincoln cent A Lincoln cent displaying deep cameo

Reverse cameo
A Lincoln cent displaying reverse cameo

In 2006, the United States Mint issued the first "reverse proof" coins. The coins, varieties of the American Silver Eagle and American Gold Eagle, feature reverse cameo finishes, where the relief is mirror-like and the field has a frosted appearance.[2] Since then, the mint has produced numerous reverse proof coins for various occasions.

References
  1. "See What Cameo Contrast Looks like on a Proof Coin". The Spruce Crafts. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  2. "What is a proof coin in reverse proof?". APMEX. Retrieved 2019-07-12.


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