¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative)
United States · 1893 · Silver
0.1808 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1893 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Gross weight | 6.25 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.1808 ozt (5.63 g) |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Charles Edward Barber |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Left facing portrait of Queen Isabella of Spain.
Reverse
The reverse design represents women’s industry with a depiction of a female holding a distaff and spindle.
About this coin’s value
The ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative) contains 0.1808 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 6.25 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative)?
Each ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative) contains about 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver — its 6.25 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.1808 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative) was issued 1893.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative)?
The ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative) was designed by Charles Edward Barber.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Isabella Quarter" (Columbian Exposition Commemorative)?
It weighs 6.25 g and measures 24.3 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (silver (.900)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.