What are the more affordable DMPL Morgans?

mdwoods · October 18, 2013 9:44AM

I would want a 64 at least.

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SeattleSlammer · October 18, 2013 9:48AM

tightbudget · October 18, 2013 9:52AM

They're not the absolute cheapest in the series, but I would pick either an 1882-CC, an 1883-CC, or an 1884-CC. Sure, they cost more than a 79-S or 80-S, but the allure of the CC mintmark combined with the fact that a good number of them have great contrast make it my number one choice.

coinkat · October 18, 2013 9:54AM

I would add the 1881-s to your list

magikbilly · October 18, 2013 9:56AM

81-S as above. Great mirrors on the S coins, and often fewer polish lines than a CC (I think I have that backward).

Eric

morgansforever · October 18, 2013 10:00AM

Define affordable under 1K? 10k? If under or around 1k 82O, 83O, 84O, 85O, 86P, 88P, 88O, 89P, 96P, 97P, 97S, 98P, 98O, 99P, 99O, 1900O, 01O, 04O. Then throw in the who's it slabbed by, NGC, PCGS, ANACS, etc.

rhedden · October 18, 2013 10:08AM

I like the 1883-O, 1884-O, and 1885-O issues in DMPL because they can have really deep, watery mirrors, and they tend to have some cameo contrast as well. That's as close to a branch mint proof as I'm ever going to get....

With the 1879-s to 1881-S dollars, I find that PL coins are plentiful, including PL coins in DMPL holders. However, a real two-sided DMPL is a tough thing to find, even for these ridiculously common dates.

Regardless of what make & model you choose, be sure it's really a two-sided DMPL, and it doesn't have even a hint of white haze on its surface from being dipped!

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rhedden · October 18, 2013 10:13AM

I will add that 1881-S in DMPL often does not have cameo contrast, nor does 1882-s.

BustHalfBrian · October 18, 2013 10:15AM

1879-S come the nicest, if you're just looking for an example with a hammered strike and heavy contrast. Something a bit scarcer but still just as affordable would be your 1883-O, 84-O, and 85-O's, which also come with deep mirrors but typically not as well-struck.

Still, if I were in the market for a dimple dollar, I'd go for the latter, for the simple fact that they are a generally scarcer coin for the price.

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crypto79 · October 18, 2013 10:29AM

PM BLUCC and tell him what you are looking for. He can help. I got this one for a great price, well under 200 and it has most of what one looks for a type piece.

mdwoods · October 18, 2013 10:35AM

Thanks for the great tips guys. I won't be buying until December. A Christmas present for myself.

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blu62vette · October 18, 2013 1:10PM

In 64DMPL the CC's are just to common for my taste. If I wanted nice I would get a 79-S. Cheap a 80-S, 81-S, 1885, 1883-o, 1884-O, 1896, 1898 but getting a real good cameo for most those dates of the non S-mins is tough.

Or you can look for a sleeper and hope for a good price. Here is one, 1897-P. Total DMPL pop all grades is just over 200. An 1883-CC has over 3000 DMPL's yet the 1897 will cost you less.

WTCG · October 18, 2013 2:48PM

The common date S mints coins.

poorguy · October 18, 2013 2:58PM

What are the more affordable DMPL Morgans? The ugly ones in old holders that do not reflect the current grading standards go for much cheaper but if regraded would not dmpl today. Seriously though, keep your focus on finding ones without haze in the fields and free of marks and scuffiness on the frosted areas. You will get more pleasure out of a mirrored field morgan if you allow for small scuffs in the field dictating the grade.....

than defects in the frosy areas.

Type2 · October 18, 2013 6:42PM

I would try to find one raw and make it your salf.It would be alot cheper but thats just me cheep Type2.

What are the more affordable DMPL Morgans?

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