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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;NorthKorea, post: 2561255, member: 29643&quot;]Not DMPL. Likely not PL. Also, the devices DO affect the designation according to level of frost.</p><p><br /></p><p>PCGS DM: &quot;Clear reflection in the fields on both sides from at least 6 inches away. Must be full, undistorted reflectivity on both the obverse and reverse.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>PCGS PL: &quot;Clear reflection in the fields on both sides from 2-4 inches away. A misty effect or striations may impede the reflectivity.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC DPL: &quot;Deep Prooflike. Applies only to circulation issues. The fields are deeply mirrored and <b>the devices are heavily frosted</b> on both sides.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>NGC PL: &quot;Applies only to circulation issues. The fields are mirrored and <b>the devices may be frosted</b> on both sides.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>So, yes, although PCGS doesn&#039;t explicitly state that frosty devices matter, NGC does. That likely means PCGS considers it in their final determination, even if they don&#039;t openly state so.</p><p><br /></p><p>Beyond the issue of the devices, the coins really don&#039;t seem to show strong mirroring. You&#039;d need to look at reflectivity of the fields outside of the highly reflective mylar holders.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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