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"the smoothness of the fields and fairly crisp (sharp) edges of the details" have nothing to do with the methods used to produce these pieces...
did you happen to check the feedback? http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=numismaticbureau&Dirn=Received+by&ref=home
Sheridan Downey's THE THOMAS PALMER COLLECTION http://www.sheridanscoins.com/sales.html
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Nice looking dime and a tough date to boot. I would put it PCGS if it were mine and I wanted it in a holder. IMO, having it "professionally"...
It has great details on the clasp. I like it but, I doubt it will get into pcgs or ngc with the damage on her cheek. Still a nice piece though...
try posting an inquiry here: http://seateddimes.yuku.com/forums/67/t/Seated-Half-Dime-Q-A.html
I encountered this crystalline pattern on a few IH 1c that were housed in old 2x2s. I am uncertain of the brand name of the holders but, they...
I look at it as an opportunity to buy accurately graded, rather than undergraded coins.
Good Luck on the 1802. I agree with some of the others. Crack this bust out and let her re-tone for a few years.
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