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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Niel, post: 359322, member: 13422&quot;]There were slightly under 40,000 Isabellas minted and none were reported melted. Various authors have written that they were not very popular during the Columbian Exhibition, so its entirely possible that some were thrown into circulation. One sees many of them with friction or very slight wear from handling.</p><p>I believe it is the first early commem to be a quarter and the only one of the early series. The next commem quarter released was good old Geo. Washington in 1932.</p><p>None of the guides mention anything about counterfeits, but that was yesterday and today could be a whole new ball game.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Over grading Isabellas seems to be the current pastime. The coin pictured looks like an AU+ coin, but I&#039;m sure you could find a seller claiming it&#039;s BU or Choice BU. The price difference between an AU and BU coin could be as much as 2 or 3 hundred dollars.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve also seen a ton of Isabellas that have been dipped to within an inch of their lives. </p><p>If you find one with nice luster, clean surfaces and the money&#039;s right,&nbsp; grab it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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