What defines "Proof Like" concerning Morgans?

AtcBob

What is the requirements for a Morgan Dollar to be considered Proof Like?
All the detail would be helpful. Thanks all!

VonZipper

"A regular strike that has considerable reflectivity with clear reflection in the fields at a distance of two to four inches. A slight amount of cartwheel luster may be evident, but this must not impede the clarity of reflection. If the cartwheel effect or the striations cause an area to lose clarity, the designation of PL will not apply."

AtcBob

Cool, so if the mirror is 2-4 inches we have proof-like, then what constitutes deep mirror?

nwcs

Reflectivity beyond the range of prooflike. BTW, prooflike surfaces do not need to be a perfect mirror. It can be hazy. And it will still have some cartwheel. DMPL, on the other hand, has no cartwheel and is like looking in a bathroom mirror.

Dog97

6" & beyond.

garbageman

There was a good writeup on this topic in CDN some time ago - ask Laura.....

Gilbert

Both obverse & reverse need to meet minimum reflectivity requirements for the designation to apply, e.g, 2" obv/6" rev = PL; 8" obv/4" rev = PL; 6" obv/6" rev = DMPL; either side less than 2" = no designation.

AtcBob
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