Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

If it doesn't fit anywhere else, POST IT HERE. Numismatic related posts only.

Moderator: Daniel

Forum rules
Here's a link to how to post a topic with images in our community https://coinauctionshelp.com/welcome-to ... community/

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

You also agree to follow these guidelines. You must agree to these rules to be a member of this forum. NO SPAM! Spam is deleted within minutes, no spam will ever be left in our community.

1. Post a front and back image of your coin with a specific question about what you’re seeing or asking about and one coin per topic.

2. Please remove coin from the holder unless it’s US or an official mint case or unless it is graded by a grading service.

3. Images should be taken by a camera or cell phone camera, we ask that members don’t use images through a microscope screen.

4. Always start your own topic, please don’t ask about your coin or post your coin in someone else’s coin topic.

5. Do not send private messages about your coin unless an Admin ask you too and the same for sending emails through the board.

6. No spam. Do not post any links to your coin or other non-coin websites.

7. Always be respectful even if something makes you upset or you don’t agree with a member. You can always get a second opinion elsewhere. If you have an issue then politely ask an admin in an PM. PM’s are for issues, technical and personal, but not for coin questions (refer to number 5 on this list). Our community is not a soap box for complaining or drama, so please refrain from doing so here.[/size]
Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
Matthudson
Coin Wizz
Posts: 730
Joined: Wed May 26, 2021 11:41 am
Has thanked: 164 times
Been thanked: 182 times

Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#1 Unread post by Matthudson »

I was ecstatic to see an elusive Isabella Quarter in what appeared to be AU/UNC condition offered by an antiques dealer on eBay. My experience has been that some of the best deals come from members who are not primarily focused on coins.

This one is whizzed. Obviously. Polished to mirror-like quality.

Here is the price chart from HA
isabella Quarter price.JPG
Suppose I paid $235.00 and would consider keeping it. How much of a reduction in value is in order here? 50%? more? Should I have it slabbed anyway with a details grade? With which service?
Might very well come back UNC?

If you care to indulge the question. What would you SELL this for in your shop?
isabella Quarter price.JPG
S1830327.JPG
S1830328.JPG
S1830329.JPG
S1830334.JPG
S1830338.JPG
S1830340.JPG
S1830341.JPG
S1830342.JPG
S1830344.JPG

User avatar
Daniel
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 26230
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:59 pm
Location: Ohio
Has thanked: 1123 times
Been thanked: 4093 times
Contact:

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#2 Unread post by Daniel »

The coin is cleaned but it has PVC residue on it, if that green isn't from the lighting.

Triple C
Coin Wizz
Posts: 660
Joined: Tue May 11, 2021 4:32 pm
Location: Los Angeles, California
Has thanked: 272 times
Been thanked: 220 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#3 Unread post by Triple C »

Love this coin!!! 👍

User avatar
Matthudson
Coin Wizz
Posts: 730
Joined: Wed May 26, 2021 11:41 am
Has thanked: 164 times
Been thanked: 182 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#4 Unread post by Matthudson »

It's definitely for sale! I can't deal with the hairlines.

User avatar
Matthudson
Coin Wizz
Posts: 730
Joined: Wed May 26, 2021 11:41 am
Has thanked: 164 times
Been thanked: 182 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#5 Unread post by Matthudson »

Unsure of the PVC, I had initiated a return request. Seller doesn't accept returns. (Of COURSE!)

User avatar
Matthudson
Coin Wizz
Posts: 730
Joined: Wed May 26, 2021 11:41 am
Has thanked: 164 times
Been thanked: 182 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#6 Unread post by Matthudson »

... just can't monkey around with it until dispute it resolved. It also might be some sort of jeweler's goo, or egg yolk to make it look like it's starting to "come back".
If all else fails acetone and pocket change for a good long time.

Triple C
Coin Wizz
Posts: 660
Joined: Tue May 11, 2021 4:32 pm
Location: Los Angeles, California
Has thanked: 272 times
Been thanked: 220 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#7 Unread post by Triple C »

Thank you, but I was reffering to this type of coin. I have one of my own already!

User avatar
Matthudson
Coin Wizz
Posts: 730
Joined: Wed May 26, 2021 11:41 am
Has thanked: 164 times
Been thanked: 182 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#8 Unread post by Matthudson »

I think they're weird. And I am still looking for one for my collection! LOL!

User avatar
SensibleSal66
Coin Master
Posts: 7734
Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:06 am
Location: Connecticut
Has thanked: 3502 times
Been thanked: 2304 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#9 Unread post by SensibleSal66 »

I got mine for cheap - cleaned . With a mintage of 42,191 , I got the best for the Money I spent .
Attachments
1893 Isabella 25C- OBV.jpg
1893 Isabella 25C -REV.jpg
1893 Isabella 25C -REV.jpg (139.87 KiB) Viewed 1202 times
Member of CONECA
" All replies are my opinion based on experience"
Casual Collector 40+ years , 10 years Error coins ( still learning).

Triple C
Coin Wizz
Posts: 660
Joined: Tue May 11, 2021 4:32 pm
Location: Los Angeles, California
Has thanked: 272 times
Been thanked: 220 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#10 Unread post by Triple C »

@Matthudson...lol, maybe thats why I like them.

@SensibleSal66...Very Nice! I'll give it two thumbs up 👍👍

User avatar
Earle42
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 15562
Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:18 am
Location: OH
Has thanked: 1330 times
Been thanked: 4874 times

Re: Isabella Quarter! Arrived whizzed! Value?

#11 Unread post by Earle42 »

1. Dipping it in PURE acetone (read the label) and letting it sit a few seconds would get rid of the PVC residue. The acetone does not have the chemical ability to alter or disturb the metal in any way so all you would be doing is conserving the coin.
2. You said:
Should I have it slabbed anyway with a details grade?
I am not sure what you are asking b/c there is no rule that any coin ever "SHOULD" be slabbed.
If wanting to sell for profit, then slabbed coins will sometimes bring higher profits in markets where there are a lot of people who only care what the label says without worrying about the coin itself (buy the coin...not the slab!)
Also you must make sure if you do want it slabbed that the price for doing so is going to leave you with profit after you sell. Some places you have to join to use - that's all part of the price to have slabbed. Then there are things such as eBay and Paypal fees that eat into profits. Its a math game.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8

How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?

Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post