1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS68 PCGS. CAC....

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1893 Isabella Quarter, An Amazing MS68

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS68 PCGS. CAC. The Isabella quarter dollar traces its conception to a Mrs. Potter Palmer, a Chicago socialite, patron of the arts, and grande dame of the World's Columbian Exposition. She suggested to the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives that $10,000 of the money earmarked for the Board of Lady Managers of the Exposition be given in the form of a special issue of "souvenir" quarter dollars. This Board had been formed at the insistence of women's rights advocate Susan B. Anthony, who was determined that women should be adequately represented in the administration of the Exposition. The Board of Lady Managers took charge of the quarter dollar project and stated that the coins were to have female motifs. Queen Isabella of Spain, sponsor of Columbus's voyages to the New World, was chosen as the primary image on the coin. A kneeling woman with distaff was put on the reverse.

A law approved March 3, 1893 authorized the production of 40,000 Isabella quarters. The number minted (including 23 assay coins) came to 40,023, of which 15,809 were eventually melted, leaving a net distribution of 24,214 pieces.

Isabella quarters are available through near-Gem, and Gem and Premium Gems can be located with patience and searching; MS67s are scarce. PCGS and NGC have graded a total of 13 MS68 coins, two of which PCGS has graded as MS68+ (12/13).

Intense luster emanates from both sides, each of which displays a medley of soft cobalt-blue, lavender, gold, and gray toning. The design elements exhibit razor-sharp definition, and close examination reveals no marks on the immaculately preserved surfaces. This amazing example is simply beautiful to behold. Housed in a first generation holder.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BYJ9, PCGS# 9220, Greysheet# 10319)

Weight: 6.25 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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