Chicago Newp - 2 1881-S Morgan $1

coin needs better lighting...has some flash, could be DMPL.. but not by the photo's....

I think this could be a high end MS-63. This coin looks like a Prooflike maybe DMPL depending on the actual depth of reflectivity.

MS63, and wonderful color.

It's very, very difficult to properly image reflectivity in a coin. In order to be considered PL, using your rule as an example, the 9 needs to be clearly readable in the face of the coin when held 4-6" from it. 12pt newspaper type is the standard for measuring such reflectivity.

A DMPL coin is one you would be perfectly willing to shave in, using a straight razor.

Looks better than 63 to me, with definite mirrored fields. I'd say MS-64 PL, with DMPL not out of the question. Very strong eye appeal on this one!

Thank you very much. I appreciate all of your assistance greatly.

This is in an OGH that says 63 DMPL, CAC. Based on all of your input, I will not be resubmitting, just hoping when I'm ready to sell her that feels like me that she's rather strong for the grade. I feel it's a clear 64-65 DMPL, but it's probably not worth the effort now, especially as the TPG's continue to get tougher.

I'm afraid I significantly overpaid then - $300 to Don Rinkor. I should have made a reasonable but lower offer. He's a good guy and very knowledgeable. I trust him more than a lot of the other dealers I met with and talked to, so if it's a "poor purchase", it's on me.

Such is life. That's what I get for trusting my gut when my gut doesn't have any idea what it's looking at!