1881-S Possible DMPL/Pl? - Coin Community Forum

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1916 D Merc Valued Member United States 459 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 12:56 am I've been hunting a certified DMPl/PL I've never seen one in person.. I thought this coin might compare? In the last two pictures I'm holding a UNO card about 5-6 inches away from the coin. Thanks everyone! Report this Post to the Staff

SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 01:07 am I think it makes PL. Nice coin! MS64 PL Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 08:17 am If I remember right,1881-S is known for their high grades and full strikes. This one looks a little low on grade for a 1881-S,IMHO. Here is a pic of a nice one to compare to http://www.ebay.com/itm/1881-S-1-Mo...em3f4ebf9ebf John1 Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36830 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 09:18 am This one looks MS-64PL, a DPMP looks allot like a proof coin Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 10:38 am Sorry, I just don't see it. Looks MS to me. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 11:19 am I'd agree with IndianGoldEagle, 64 PL. This is one of the easiest date / mms to find PL. Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 1:00 pm The most telling way to gauge the prooflike character of the fields is to stand the coin on edge on something like a printed page, or even better, a ruler of some sort, and see how far out the text or markings are readably reflected. This can be photographed as well. Your coin may be PL, and there's certainly some cameo aspect to the devices, but there's not enough evidence here to say it's more than "semi-prooflike". As to grade, MS63 to 64 seems about right. Colligo ergo sum Edited by Lucky Cuss 07/09/2015 10:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 1:18 pm I can't say if it's PL or not from the photos but I can tell that it should grade MS64, however. Quote: I've been hunting a certified DMPL/PL Just be aware that not all certified PL and DMPL are what the label says. Different grading companies have different opinions on these designations and they have also changed over the years. The best way to tell if a coin is PL or DMPL is holding it and checking it to reflect print as per ANA standards. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 3:22 pm I think 64PL sounds about right. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 5:02 pm MS-64 PL Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4469 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 5:28 pm MS 64 and the coin from the photos looks semi prooflike as the mirror reflection on the obverse looks weak on the lower section around the date. The obverse is not showing much cameo contrast but it is hard to tell PL and DMPL from photos. Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 5:42 pm I concur with the others who've said MS-64PL. Report this Post to the Staff
Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 8:16 pm MS-64 PL. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 8:27 pm Would you confidently use the coin as a shaving mirror? Seriously. A "yes" answer is a good argument that it's DMPL. Report this Post to the Staff
1916 D Merc Valued Member United States 459 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 8:41 pm Thank you all for the opinions! And SuperDave I don't think this one would come close.. Really can't wait until I go to Orlando tomorrow and attempt to find a DMPL! Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4469 Posts	Posted 07/09/2015 9:42 pm For fun tomorrow look at some of the higher grade DMPL's with clean mirrors and cheek as the coin's are amazing. Also consider a PL with strong mirrors and cameo that is near DMPL as you can save some money and get a higher grade. Here is a photo of a 1886 MS 65 PL with a nice white cameo and mirrors near DMPL. This coin looks as good as some of my DMPL coins. although, I did have to pay a little premium for this coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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