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Lot 553 - 1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar PCGS MS65

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Lot 553 - 1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar PCGS MS65
1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar. 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. A frosty, well struck Gem of this important design with delectable toning throughout, as captured in the photographs. (#9220)<p><i>The Franklin Dean Collection</i>