Toned GEM/BU 1893 Columbian Exposition Isabella Commem Quarter Dollar ~ Must See

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Check out this 1893 Columbian Exposition Isabella Quarter Dollar! This coin, in our opinion, is in GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED condition with deep natural toning, fabulous details and even better eye appeal! Enjoy the pictures we took for you and see for yourself! We are sure you will like what you see! The 1893 Isabella Quarter holds an important place among early commemorative coins of the United States. It represents the first legal tender U.S. coin to depict an actual woman, as opposed to the allegorical Liberty. Additionally, it was the first to depict a foreign monarch and the first and only commemorative quarter dollar. The coins were created at the suggestion of the Board of Lady Managers for the World’s Columbian Exposition. At the time, the Columbian half dollar had already been authorized, produced, and was still being sold to the public as a souvenir coin for the exposition. The authorized production for the quarters was a relatively low 40,000 pieces with identical specifications to circulating quarters. The obverse design of the Isabella Quarter features a left facing portrait of Queen Isabella of Spain who had sponsored Columbus’s voyages to the New World. Inscriptions include “United States of America” and the date “1893″. The reverse design represents women’s industry with a depiction of a female holding a distaff and spindle. Inscriptions include “Board of Lady Managers” and “Columbian Quar. Dol.” The designs for the coin were prepared by Charles E. Barber based on sketches from Kenyon Cox. We will start at just $9.99 and there will be NO RESERVE. ~ C We try to honestly describe everything we sell, but please view the pictures and grade for yourself. No warranties are expressed or implied in our opinion of the grades. Grading is an art, not a science. Several subjective factors of personal preference may be considered different by others. These include color, toning, strike, blemishes, and overall eye appeal. It is possible that two people will not always grade the same item alike. Also, as market conditions change, grading standards change, and will most likely continue to do so in the future. Each Bidder's own examination of the item(s) is the criterion and not the grade represented by another . that you will receive exactly what you see pictured here. Customer satisfaction is our top priority! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you in making this an enjoyable Ebay experience! We welcome serious bidders! Please read the entire auction and view the pictures of the item before bidding! Ask all of your questions before bidding on any of our auctions. With your bid you are entering into an official purchase agreement. Payment Options We are required to accept PayPal. Contact us if you have any questions regarding payment or shipping. If you are interested in or are bidding on more than one item please wait until all auctions are finished before checking out or paying, a final combined invoice with discounted shipping will be sent for items that end within a 3 day period. Shipping & Handling For shipment in the United States we use the Ebay shipping calculator to calculate your shipping fees. We cannot ship outside of the USA unless otherwise stated, the only exceptions are APO Boxes. The shipping fee is not negotiable after auction has closed. If you have any questions please email us before you bid. Postage fees are exactly what you pay at the post office. We are closed on Sundays and Holidays. By purchasing an item you agree to these terms. Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Just take a look at my feedback to see I am a seller you can trust. I pride myself on selling only that which I describe. See how my customers are satisfied. Praise : Great to deal with. Highest degree of honesty and integrity on Ebay Praise : Wow!! These are ... read more

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