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Sweden
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Got a 1898-P Morgan...had it for a while. I know the "correct" way to determine if a coin is DMPL or not is using a ruler and that whole deal. thing is the coin is toned in such a way it's impossible to use that way. The toning simply makes it hard to read the ruler. It's beautifully toned in yellow, blue and red. the pictures makes it look gray and dull though So I made a short clip of the coin reflecting out through a window on a cloudy day while moving it around... what do you think? DMPL or not? First, pictures of the coin..   and here, two youtubeclips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN_rNLJbrG0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV1cSlx-UHcthanks for all input... |
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Canada
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Doesn't look to be DMPL. Hold the coin in front of some newsprint, the coin must have 10-12" reflection to get a DMPL designation.
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 Sweden
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As I stated earlier, the toning makes it impossible to read small print even from 1"
that's why I used the videoclip instead.
Edited by epikur
08/01/2013 5:07 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I don't think it would make PL, or DMPL then.  |
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Sweden
729 Posts |
So toning ruins the designation then? I'm sure I've seen toned DMPLs on ebay. I mean, no "normal" Morgan would act as reflective as mine does on the youtube clips. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Prooflike, the toning is too heavy to get a dimple out of it.
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United States
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Yup, they definitely have DMPL toners, you've definitely seen them. Lol don't worry your not going crazy  I'd say yours looks PL, possibly even DMPL, it's hard to tell from the videos though. It doesn't show up at all with a reflection test at all? Have you tried with different angles and lighting? It looks PL in the photos but still should be at least a little reflective with a test. Or are there any clear areas you can see better? . |
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If the reflectivity isn't there to the point you can see a clear reflection, it won't hit a DMPL grade.
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United States
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If the pictures were all I had to go on, I would have said there is little chance its PL. On the other hand, the videos show a coin that is at least PL.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found this;
DMPL Reflectivity Scale
Here is the scale that denotes the proper designation for the coin, based on reflectivity:
•Semi-Prooflike (SPL) - 1 to 2 inches, devices must be frosted
•Prooflike (PL) - 2 to 4 inches of reflectivity
•Deep Mirror Prooflike (DMPL) - More than 4 inches
•Ultra Prooflike (UPL) - At least 8 inches
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Pillar of the Community
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That isn't the PL/DMPL scale PCGS/NGC use. They each have different standards... for PL, I think NGC is 4+ inches, PCGS is 5+ inches, and DM NGC is 8 and PCGS is 10? Don't quote me on that, it's been forever since I've looked it up.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Your videos prove there is no cartwheel on this coin. Definitely PL and may have been DMPL before it toned. Beautiful Morgan either way!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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1) Nice morgan
2) The video you took with your phone, it looks like, my OCD or whatever is tripping. Your phone still takes video when held landscape orientation.
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United States
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I found these standards on the PCGS website. So far I haven't found one from NGC. Proof Like (PL) - Morgan dollars. Clear reflection in the fields on both sides from 2-4 inches away. A misty effect or striations may impede the reflectivity. Deep Mirror Proof Like (DMPL) - Morgan dollars. Clear reflection in the fields on both sides from at least 6 inches away. 2. Must be full, undistorted reflectivity on both the obverse and reverse. http://www.pcgs.com/nogrades.html |
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Sweden
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Awesome...thanks doubleeagle...
I assume that would make my Morgan a PL then.
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Sweden
729 Posts |
Update...
This coin was sent in to NGC and just got the grading report on it..
All it got was a lousy 58 :(
Will update more coins that was sent in that I have posted in the grading sectione in the last year or so...
some great news, some not as great...
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Posted 08/01/2013 4:36 pm
