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| 375 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $250.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter ANACS AU-50 details/cleaned.
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Bradford Pear Collection. Cleaning will be most apparent from the too-white reverse, as the obverse has already begun to recover some rim toning. Modestly abraded overall with minimal luster but... |
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| 376 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $575.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter, 1900 Lafayette dollar, and a 1926-S Oregon...
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Steve Deckling Collection. "I have cleaned this coin three times now, and it's STILL too shiny!" That may well be true, and NGC also decided each was only at the AU level for details, including:... |
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| 497 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $400.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. ANACS MS-61.
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Astonishing luster blazes through the reverse fields, giving the coin full-blown gem eye-appeal at a glance from that side. Interestingly, a heavy dose of dark navy-cobalt and crimson-gold dominate... |
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| 498 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $370.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter PCGS MS-62.
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Seemingly woefully undergraded at first glance, both sides project energetic luster and rather appealing silvery patina with gunmetal accents toward the outer areas. A loupe is necessary to locate... |
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| 499 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $350.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter PCGS MS-63.
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Extremely original, the surface displays pronounced dark grey patina yet still manages to project potent luster. Only a few expected abrasions determine the grade. |
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| 500 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $370.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter NGC MS-63.
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Stark white surfaces permit full, blazing luster to illuminate pinpoint definition. While the likelihood of silver remaining this bright after 120 years can be debated, there is a cadre of collectors... |
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| 501 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $450.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter NGC MS-63.
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Fabulous luster defies "just" the MS-63 grade, as sparkling, wide white bands aggressively roam the fields. Nicely struck and contact-free, the only explanation for such a low grade seems to derive... |
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| 502 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $1,500.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter PCGS MS-65.
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Captain Green Collection. Collectors who decry dipped coins and trumpet the appeal of original pieces will certainly appreciate the rich cobalt-grey patina that dominates the frosty, lustrous... |
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| 527 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $300.00 |
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1893 Isabella quarter, Uncirculated details/cleaned/questionable...
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Marshmallow Collection. Cleaning has created modestly reflective surfaces, although natural storage has helped to give back much original eye-appeal. The fields exhibit some cobalt-violet... |
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| 528 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $1,300.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter PCGS MS-65.
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New World Estate. A rich, deep, thick pile of fluffy lead-grey patina ensures the supremely original appearance of this "old-time" looking quarter. This one has absolutely never been the victim of... |
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| 529 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $1,700.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter PCGS MS-65 (green label).
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Eunice Peters Estate. Deeply original with narrowly focused bands of coruscating luster, each side offers considerable peppermint-grey patina, accented broadly at the rims with underlying aqua-jade... |
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| 1313 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $380.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-60.
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The whole surface bears the mildly repressive effects of vintage, deep lilac-grey patina so that the full mint luster cannot be readily observed. But closer inspection shows that the cartwheel effect... |
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| 1314 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $475.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. NGC MS-63.
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Classic Mustang Collection. Screaming wildfire luster instantly proclaims this as a very high-end example for MS-63, as bands of gleaming brilliance rip around the fields in unfettered fashion. ... |
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| 1315 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,650.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. NGC MS-65.
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The quality seems to be every bit of MS-65, with blazing, liquid-fire luster burning through the fields against exquisitely defined details. Nobody could question the vintage quality, either, as the... |
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| 1052 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $380.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. PCGS MS-60 (rattler).
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Not often enough to the grading services seem to enforce the MS-60 grade, but this PCGS rattler displays just that assessment for this surprisingly nice Isabella quarter. Vanilla-grey patina subdues... |
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| 1084 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,300.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. NGC MS-64 (no line).
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The obverse most very definitely has the look... the like... the allure of a decidedly higher grade, with ravishing active luster and very attractive toning that endows the recessed areas with classic... |
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| 286 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $425.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. NGC MS-61.
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While fully lustrous, the strike is noticeably a little flatter than usual for this inaugural silver commemorative. Each side is dominated by platinum-beige patina, delicately enhanced in appearance... |
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| 268 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $575.00 |
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Two 1893 Isabella Quarter. XF and AU details/cleaned.
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One coin has AU detail, but is too bright to be deemed original, while the more original coin grades XF+ with hints of luster and nicer pewter-grey patina. I tell ya, Isabella a fella? Definitely... |
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| 183 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $390.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. PCGS MS-62.
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An 1893 Isabella quarter graded MS-62 by PCGS. Well-struck with original deep toning. The reverse shows less color and more luster. Slide marks on the obverse account for the lower MS grade. |
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| 429 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $650.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. ICG MS-65.
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Unquestionably original and blazing with cartwheel luster, neither side is limited in eye-appeal by extensive platinum-gold toning. This gem is more sharply struck than many competing examples, and... |
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| 1104 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $500.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. ANACS MS-63.
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At first and even second glance, the MS-63 grade assigned by ANACS seems extremely conservative, but careful searching with the aid of a loupe and just the right angle of light brings to the fore some... |
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| 1105 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $675.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. NGC MS-64.
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A fascinating toning pattern divides the obverse up into three distinct regions, with an admixture of coffee-tan and subtle indigo hues on the left, aluminum-grey down the center, and a gorgeous... |
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| 1196 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $575.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter and 1900 Lafayette commemorative silver dollar,...
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Marquis de Lafayette and Queen Isabella make their presence known by this pair of early commemorative coins. The quarter has uncirculated details, but has been cleaned, and now displays moderate... |
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| 1197 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $850.00 |
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1893 Isabella commemorative quarter and 1892 Columbian Exposition...
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Superior examples of the first two silver commemorative coins comprise this pair, each certified by PCGS as grading MS-64. The 1893 Isabella quarter is a sparkling white jewel, and exhibits gleaming... |
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| 368 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $270.00 |
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1893 Isabella quarter, ANACS AU-55, whizzed
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Impossibly extensive mint luster looks too good to be true, and upon close inspection, that turns out to be the case, as the granular surfaces and peculiar texture are evidence of an extensively... |
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| 1245 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $240.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-60 Cleaned.
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At first glance this piece has a magnificent visual brilliance. However, upon closer examination, it was subjected to a zealous cleaning to enhance its bold design elements. Besides a few ticks here... |
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| 1246 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $450.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-60 Details, Altered Surfaces.
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An extremely careful process was employed to brush the fields just enough to impart awesome luster to both sides; a little too awesome, perhaps. The luster is just too good and “perfect” for the... |
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| 1244 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $290.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. AU-50 Cleaned.
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While this specimen retains much of its original mint luster, there is evidence in the fields, mainly on the reverse, of an apparent attempt to enhance its appearance. Golden russet nuances embellish... |
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| 1245 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $340.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. AU.
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A strongly struck quarter with minimal marks, and possibly lightly dipped at one time. |
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| 1246 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $425.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. NGC MS-61.
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The authorized mintage was to have been 40,000. However only 24,191 pieces were sold, and the remaining pieces were shipped back to the Philadelphia Mint, then melted. This example is alluringly... |
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| 1140 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $350.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. AU-50 Cleaned.
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This Isabella Quarter has AU+ detail and nice color, but unfortunately at some point in time it has been cleaned. Original mint luster can still be observed on both the obverse and reverse. |
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| 1141 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $400.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. ANACS MS-60 Details Artificially Toned.
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Some collectors think you can take a shortcut and exclude this coin from a Silver Commemorative set, but it is untrue. An Isabella Quarter is a must in order for a Silver Commemorative set to be... |
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| 1183 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $600.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. PCGS MS-62.
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Other than the apparent thumb print on the obverse, this coin is a monster. The fields are free of any major marks, the devices are needle sharp, and there is rolling luster on both the obverse and... |
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| 1184 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $600.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. PCGS MS-62.
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This Isabella Quarter is problem free and dripping with luster. There is breath of light russet toning on the peripheries of the obverse and reverse, and there are no major marks. This little beauty... |
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| 1185 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $575.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-62.
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An attractive quarter that has pleasing orange tones and a lot of luster. There are some die polishing lines on the obverse and reverse, but they do not take away from the grade of this coin. |
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| 1186 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $625.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. PCGS MS-63.
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Violet toning adorns the peripheries of the obverse, while the reverse is nearly all white. It is fully struck and has no blemishes. |
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| 1187 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $850.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-63.
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Attractive turquoise tones adorn the peripheries of both the obverse and reverse. The center is covered in rose, violet, and russet colors. This is a well-struck and problem-free Commemorative... |
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| 1188 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $600.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. SEGS MS-64.
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The patina on this Isabella Quarter is similar to that of trees in the fall when their leaves turn. There are also shimmering hues of magenta. The coin is a solid MS-64 with claims to a higher... |
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| 1189 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $875.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. PCGS MS-64.
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Rich violet-pewter in color with bright and reflective russet shades dancing around the peripheries. There are no major blemishes worth mentioning, just the minor MS-64 chatter expected. |
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| 1532 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $450.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. NGC AU-58.
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Within the arrangement of the early Commemorative silver series, this is the only Commemorative issue of this denomination. Lustrous surfaces are overlain with mottled deep hues of purples, blues,... |
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| 1533 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $390.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. SEGS MS-61.
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Attractive tones of gold, violet, magenta, and green adorn the peripheries of both sides. There does appear to be broken luster on the obverse, but this Commemorative often comes somewhat dull. |
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| 1534 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $900.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. PCGS MS-64.
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A flashy Commemorative Quarter that is fully lustrous and fully struck. Golden patina adorns both the obverse and reverse giving the surfaces a pleasing look. It is housed in an older, green label... |
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| 1535 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $600.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. PCI MS-64.
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Mocha colored tones adorn the peripheries of this well-struck quarter. There are no distractions, rolling luster, and a ton of eye appeal. |
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| 895 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $0.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. AU.
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Mostly soft violet toned surfaces with areas around the peripheries showing russet, yellow, and apple green. Light rub on Isabella's cheek account for the AU designation. |
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| 896 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $500.00 |
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Two 1893 Isabella Quarters. AU-50 Cleaned.
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This particular issue has been a long standing favorite with collectors, as it was the only Quarter Dollar denomination from the earlier Silver Commemorative series. Both have been cleaned, one... |
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| 897 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $190.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-60.
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If not for the rim problem on the obverse at 2:00, this coin would be a killer. It has attractive color, a strong strike, and no major problems. |
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| 898 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $340.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-60 Cleaned.
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An untoned example of this popular Commemorative, but one which has been lightly cleaned. The design elements are strong, and the surfaces are devoid of any annoying marks or blemishes. |
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| 899 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $0.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-62+++.
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This issue's needle-sharp details are augmented by impeccable satiny, lustrous surfaces. The central designs, both obverse and reverse, are framed by an exquisite blend of rose and blue hues. |
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