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involved "acid-dipping" the dies before they were polished. The solution used during the 1950 to 1970 period, a bath consisting of 5% nitric acid/95% water, was used to create an acid-etched appearance on the die. When the die was subsequently polished and buffed, the recessed portions of the die, the devices, retained their acid-etched cameo. The very first strikes off one of these new dies would possess a gorgeous, intense cameo effect very similar in quality to the proofs minted today. The raised portions of these early strikes, pcislab the devices (on the Franklin half, these would be the bust of Franklin, the lettering, and date on the obverse, and the Liberty bell, eagle, and lettering on the reverse) would display a snow-white cameo effect that would stand in stark contrast to the deep-mirrored fields surrounding them. The flawless, jewel-like quality of the best of these cameos almost look like works of art rather than mere coins! Indeed, to most collectors, these coins are works of art! The frosted devices of these early cameo dies were quite delicate - one could easily scratch a bit of frost from the die with one''s fingernail, and were the first part of the die to wear. Each

AND A 2001 COIN TOO US Coin software database with Coin World values. Labels, picture catalogs (hi res), storage/insurance tracking, split-screen display This wonderful set, housed in a Dansco Supreme album, contains 1999 and 2000 P&D uncirculated coins, PLUS the "S" clad proof and "S" SILVER proof coins - forty coins in all (four per state)! This is the complete set of state quarters for ''99 & ''00. A great set for a new Morgan Dollar collector! Five different uncirculated Morgan dollars before 1892, a beautiful Dansco Supreme Album and a new 2001 Red Book - the Bible for coin collectors - all at one low price! We believe our customers are entitled to superior customer service. We want to fill your orders promptly and efficiently. Most items we offer are in stock for immediate delivery; others are several days out. Over 90% of our orders ship within 48 hours. If you have an e-mail address, we''ll notify you if your order will be delayed more than seven days. We have helped assemble more top quality sets of U.S. cameo proofs and mint state Franklin halves currently listed in the PCGS Set Registry than any dealer in the country. We will do the same for you! We have many beautiful and rare top

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