i need some expert opinions....

I have been having an issue with an 1884-S Morgan Dollar I bought about 5 years ago before i even started collecting coins!

Anyway, i bought this coin a while back for 45 dollars. The guy who sold it to me was going out of business and needed to push his stuff out the door. At the time i didne even realize it was a semi-key date, nor did i think it was AU. I just thought it was COOL!

My issue is i have been thinking about getting it certified but i am afraid it has been cleaned. I took it to two different dealers. Both are well respected. One said it would grade, the other said it would grade, then changed his mind and said 50-50 chance of coming back in a purple lable.

What do you guys think.....Pics are coming right now for those reading this before i could add them....

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