Lot 2142
1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Nice shades of gold, green and grey toning. Frosty patina dominates both sides underneath the heavenly color. But best of all, this handsome Quarter dollar was struck with almost scientific precision on the jeweled crown, Isabella's snood, and the crouching figure on the reverse. Pop 34; 10 finer (PCGS # 9220) .
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 honors 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.
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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| Realized $7,188 |
