1893 Proof Isabella Quarter
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Coin Details
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- Price realized
- $51,750
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1893 Proof Isabella Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series. The Mint kept no record of Isabella proofs: four numbered pieces (1, 400, 1,492 and 1,892) are documented as struck in proof, and the often-quoted 103 has no Mint record behind it. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, each authorized by an individual act of Congress and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9221.
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