1999-2008 S Silver 50 State Quarter Set PR70 DEEP CAMEO

This is for a set 50 1999-2008-S Silver ICG - PR70 DEEP CAMEO state quarters.

Deep Cameo refers to the difference in contrast between the frosty surface of the portrait, and the mirrored surface of the field around the portrait.

It's not that the coin is struck more times, but rather relates more to the newness of the dies used to strike the coin.  When dies are made, the process used gives the figures on the coin a frosty, non-mirrored appearance, while at the same time the fields around the figure get a mirror-like polishing.  So when you examine the coin at arm's length, you will see a frosty white figure surrounded by pitch-black fields.

Over time, as more coins are struck with a set of dies, the frostiness wears off of the dies.  So while the first coins struck with a new set of dies can be "ultra-deep cameo", over time (as the frostiness wears off the dies) the following coins will degrade to "deep cameo", then "cameo", and finally non-cameo (where the portrait is just as mirrored as the fields).

I am selling these for a friend and am not an expert but he bought these from the mint.  They are all in their original coin holders along with the beautiful wood box.

Shipping & insurance included or local pick-up available!

Please ask for more pictures if interested and ask any questions.  Thanks!

EACH COIN CASE IS MARKED ICG - PR70 DCAM "SILVER".