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A standard uncirculated Lincoln cent | A Lincoln cent displaying deep cameo |
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] Not all proof coins have a cameo effect, however.