DMPL Morgan Dollar Article - Need Help

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 29, 2009 12:59PM

I wrote an article on Proof, DMPL, Proof Like Morgan Dollars, and I know most of your already know about the information I wrote, but what I want to know is if this article is well written and will help people who don't know this information. Thanks in advance for any advice!

DMPL-PL-PR Morgan Dollars

AUandAG · May 29, 2009 1:37PM

Wow, long read for this hour of the night, but I understood the points you made.

Lot of work went into those explanations.

I think, just my opinion, that if you edit it, please tell what makes the cartwheel on a coin.
I'm sure you know that if the surfaces are smooth enough from the die prep then the
cartwheel effect will not be present. Only when the dies wear and the light begins to
reflect off the microscopic defects in the surfaces does the cartwheel become evident.

Good job, A-

bob

Robb · May 29, 2009 2:09PM

<< Wow, long read for this hour of the night, but I understood the points you made.

Lot of work went into those explanations.

I think, just my opinion, that if you edit it, please tell what makes the cartwheel on a coin.
I'm sure you know that if the surfaces are smooth enough from the die prep then the
cartwheel effect will not be present. Only when the dies wear and the light begins to
reflect off the microscopic defects in the surfaces does the cartwheel become evident.

Good job, A-

bob

>>

I green bean Bob's grade of A-. Very nice work.

RedTiger · May 29, 2009 4:54PM

You need to mention the inches of mirror required for PL and DMPL designation and how a person can use a ruler to determine the depth of mirrors (hold the ruler at a 90 degree angle to the coin and see how many inches can be read off). For the section about old green holders, many say standards were looser back then and most PLs and DMPLs would be downgraded or not get any designation if submitted today.

I hope some of experts on DMPLs find this and comment. The subject line makes that unlikely, so you might consider editing the subject line to add: "Morgan DMPLs article" or similar so those interested might find it and comment.

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 29, 2009 10:08PM

Thanks for the comments and the article will be edited with this advice. I didn't mean fro it to be so long, but there's just to much information that needs to be mentioned. I also edited the title per advice. Thanks again.

morgansforever · May 29, 2009 10:44PM

excellent info, added to my favorites for a reference, good job

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 29, 2009 11:36PM

<< excellent info, added to my favorites for a reference, good job

>>

Thanks. I just edited it per the advice from others in this thread. I hope it will prevent some of these ebay sellers from ripping off bidders.

mumu · May 29, 2009 11:46PM

I think there are some errors. Here is one:

"Also it should be noted that a proof can also be designated as just cameo or DMPL or PL"

A proof will never be proof-like. It is a proof. The only designation would be cameo or deep cameo.

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 30, 2009 12:04AM

<< I think there are some errors. Here is one:

"Also it should be noted that a proof can also be designated as just cameo or DMPL or PL"

A proof will never be proof-like. It is a proof. The only designation would be cameo or deep cameo. >>

Thanks. It's edited. I just had too much DMPL and PL on the brain.

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 30, 2009 9:12AM

I edited this article per advice and added a couple more features. I hope it's acceptible to this message board because then I know it will help others.

TorinoCobra71 · May 30, 2009 9:34AM

<< I edited this article per advice and added a couple more features. I hope it's acceptible to this message board because then I know it will help others. >>

This is a GREAT read! Thanks for taking the time to do it!

TC71

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 30, 2009 11:04AM

Your welcome. With some help from this message board members and plenty of body bags from PCGS, bought off ebay over the years. I have learned a thing or two. I just wish there was a way to get this information out to all the ebay bidders who don't know these facts.

RaginsteveK · May 30, 2009 11:18AM

Bookmarked- newbie appreciates your efforts.

(the first thought that popped into my mind looking at that '63 DMPL were along the lines of WOW!! CAM or DCAM ?; so there's a crying need for these kinds of articles-- for some of us !!!!)

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 30, 2009 1:04PM

Your welcome, but I have more editing to do. At least the facts can help identify DMPL and PL Morgans.

blu62vette · May 30, 2009 1:16PM

Nice work, in my opinion there can never be enough articles on DMPL's

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 30, 2009 1:50PM

I will continue editing until it's perfect. I just can't stand how some of these ebay sellers are hyping their coins.

blu62vette · May 30, 2009 1:55PM

Raw DMPL's on EBAY are a complete joke. I love people advertising key date DMPL's there raw, like there is any chance it is not a problem coin or nowhere even near PL/DMPL.

DieClash · May 30, 2009 2:24PM

From a non-numismatic editorial perspective there are many grammatical errors. Although your prose is very intelligible it is not always fluent. Your message is understandable, yet the whole of the article is a bit choppy. I get what you are conveying and you have some very good points to convey! But it is obvious that your presentation has not been edited professionally. Not bad for the threads on these boards, but not up to publishing quality. I'd be happy to help if you care. The presentation can be improved without detracting from your main message.

Cheers!

CoinAuctionsHelp · May 31, 2009 8:00AM

I have done some major editing on this article. I hope it's less confusing then before.

CoinAuctionsHelp · June 1, 2009 11:59AM

I hope this article helps people and is not confusing. I want fellow collectors to learn and not get ripped off by these ebay sellers.

bestclser1 · June 1, 2009 1:50PM

Your article is good,but can be improved in many areas.Personally i have and am just a collector of high grade monster black and white PCGS DMPL dollars in 65 and most higher.I think you need to go date by dateas well,as the silvery look to many later date DMPLs is way different than the say 80-S,85-O,etc.I also love black and white Proof Morgans,Seated,Trade etc.Please PM if you would like some more of my opinions,and i have examples that would help picturize?If thats a word,your article.Best,Lloyd

CoinAuctionsHelp · June 1, 2009 2:02PM

Thanks for the offer, but I was just making a point so ebay buyers might stop buying misrepresented coins.

bestclser1 · June 1, 2009 11:49PM

<< Thanks for the offer, but I was just making a point so ebay buyers might stop buying misrepresented coins. >>

No problem.If you want to read the best DMPL article i have ever seen let me know,dates,pops,etc.Buddy of mine wrote them.Best,Lloyd

CoinAuctionsHelp · June 2, 2009 12:16AM

I would like that. Please send the link or article to me. I'm always willing to learn more. I could use this information on my main website Morgan Page, with proper credits, of course.

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