Lot 983
1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Superb! Lovely rainbow toning. The blend of colors is utterly gorgeous on top of superb luster and surface preservation. This is a strongly struck Isabella quarter, with nice detail at all the important high points such as the jewels in the crown, the fancy front of the queen's blouse, as well as the pearl embedded "snood" which confines her hair in the fashion of the day. Spain was at its economic and imperial height when Isabella authorized Christopher Columbus's voyage of discovery. Within a hundred and fifty years, the country would bankrupt itself in endless nonsense wars against its neighbors, the disastrous Armada battle of 1588 against England being one among many. Pop 32; 44 finer in 68 (PCGS # 9220) .
Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,500.
The Mark Gordon Collection Ex: Bruce Scher Collection.
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| Realized $9,200 |
