Hello all, I have this morgan dollar which appears to be mirror-like. Does this qualify for a DMPL? Does this property affect the value of this coin at all since it has been circulated? If so, what would it be worth? I have linked two photos of the coin. In the first you can see the reflection of my arm and camera from about 6" away. On the second picture you can see my finger tip (blur on top of photo) reflected near the "P" of PLURIBUS from the same distance. Thank you in advance for your opinions! :high5: https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rieb/web/Coins/100_0667.jpg?uniq=wtu5qi https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rieb/web/Coins/100_0669.jpg?uniq=wtu5qo
I would have to say no based on the pics. For a coin to qualify as DMPL you should be able to plainly read printed text held 4" - 8" away in the reflection on the coin.
I have to agree with GDJ...although its difficult to determine DMPL from photos. However, just given the number of contact marks on your coin, it is difficult to imagine that these surfaces would reflect out (although I have seen exceptions) the 6 inches needed. Also, it looks like your marks are mostly in the same direction. It may be because of an album slide cover (perhaps from an earlier album) or because of cleaning. I would guess the latter because of the direction. Often harsh cleaning will dissolve the mirror like surfaces as well. Still, you have a very nice coin!
I would also say no. As gd said, for DMPL, you typically want to be able to see clear reflectivity from 4-8 inches away. A good way to do this, is hold a business card in front of the coin, and move it around the periphery. If you can see clear reflectivity in all areas of the field front and back, then it would qualify for pl-dmpl status.
I've heard of and seen people using a ruler to determine the difference between regular, PL, and DMPL coins. I think it was if you could see the marks clearly at 3" it was PL and 6" DMPL. Can't remember the exact measurements but they are something like that. From the pictures I'd say a definite no.
I would have to agree with everyone so far. I have submitted several that I could read the newspaper with come back only PL and those had nice, clear fields. Hard to tell by photos.
No that is not DMPL. There are DMPLs out there that have toned over a bit ad lost much of there luster/mirror like reflection. That if you where stupid could dip and probally get back. But even dipping a DMPL once can suck the life out of them. IF you EVER geta DMPL never dip it mo matter how toned. IMO. A true DMPL looks more like a proof. But is not a true proof. A thin line between love and hate.
Your coin isn't a DMPL. See pics below for an example of a true DMPL. I sold this coin about a month ago on eBay.
