Some of you collect the best you can afford of a certain coin denomination. As your collection grew and you began to search to find needed coins, you came across descriptions such as AT, PL, DPL, Cameo, UDM, BU, Proof, UNC, toned, DMPL, etc. Most of you know what UNC, BU and Proof mean, but do you know what those other initials mean and what the coin with that designation really looks like? Maybe the following images will help. (Photos courtesy of Coin Page unless otherwise noted) Because of their size, I'ved chosen to show you photos of Morgan Silver Dollars for this post. I'm only going to present obverse photos of those Morgans which have one the initial descriptions, but because of Coin Page's website equipmernt, you'll be able to see the reverse and an enlargement of the example at a click of your mouse. BU - Brilliant Uncirculated: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-3651.html Toned: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-1052.html AT - Artificially Toned: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-4579.html DPL - Deep Proof Like: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-2179.html Cameo: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-3094.html UDM - Ultra Deep Mirror: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-3402.html DMPL - Deep Mirror Proof Like: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-5208.html Here's a selection of DMPL Dollars placed side by side: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-3411.html Your comments? Any photos you'd like to share? Clinker
Thank you Clinker, you showed me how to grade and recognize coins much better. I saved your post for reference. Nice thoughtful work, I' m sure you helped a lot of others too. zg
To zekeguzz Thanks for your kindness. Members, like you, help keep me looking for interesting numismatic items to share... Clinker
Another great thread, Clinker! I really enjoy the posts that really take me into the hobby and teach me something i didn't know before. Thanks again
To kickersplaya Very happy you enjoyed the article... Clinker PS Many trivia articles I ferret out teach me about our hobby too.
