¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative) , United States
1893
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Left facing portrait of Queen Isabella of Spain.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1893
Engravers:
Charles Edward Barber
Reverse
Description:
The reverse design represents women’s industry with a depiction of a female holding a distaff and spindle.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS COLUMBIAN QUAR.DOL.
Engravers:
Charles Edward Barber
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Year1893
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