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1893 25C Isabella Quarter PR61 NGC....
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Description
1893 Isabella Quarter, PR61
Rare 'Unofficial' Proof Striking
1893 25C Isabella Quarter PR61 NGC. Although many standard
references list 103 Isabella quarters as proof strikings, there are
no official mint records confirming a proof mintage and experts
still debate the issue. Both PCGS and NGC population data list a
limited number of proofs, but the grading service's positions are
constantly evolving. Recently, John Dannreuther indicated he had
seen only one coin that he would consider a true proof and research
by Kevin Flynn indicates only eight proofs were originally struck.
The debate is far from settled and will likely continue for some
time.This attractive example has all the earmarks of a proof -- meticulously struck, with deeply mirrored fields, wide square rims, and exceptionally sharp definition on every intricate detail of Isabella's snood and the reverse figure's spindle, hair, and distaff. Mostly brilliant, a light halo of reddish-umber toning embraces the rims and margins. A few light lines and marks in the fields determine the assigned grade.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BYMM, PCGS# 9221, GSID# 10320)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.18085oz
Auction Info
2017 July 6 - 9 Summer FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando Summer FUN #1257 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2017
6th-9th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 14
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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