Lot 1220
1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A splendid satiny mint gem with natural toning deepening to the borders. Designs by Charles E. Barber. The obverse of the Isabella Quarter bears a likeness of Queen Ysabella (Isabella), the Spanish monarch who funded Columbus's voyage to the New World. For the reverse, Barber gives a bow to the Board of Lady Managers who were promoters of the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1892-3. In total, there were 40,000 Isabellas authorized. Only 24,191 were ultimately sold (including 103 Proofs), the remainder being melted (PCGS # 9220) .
Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,600.
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| Realized $3,450 |
