Isabella

@ Wizzy1 ... home from work now and contributing my thoughts to the discussion ... hopeful that you have accepted all of our 'advise' in the spirit offered ... support for you and education ... the key mission of the CCF.

Choose whatever Isabella resounds with you ... the coin that makes you happy to hold and look at. You select the grade and look ... whatever that might be.

The ebay coin you linked to is a fair price for a nice coin ... if it works for you.

I caution against purchasing a raw Isabella for you ... primarily because of the potential for either surface issues or counterfeit examples ... trust that I learned that lesson in a very expensive way when I was new to the series.

My best advise ... take the time (slow down) to look at many examples of certified Isabella ... decide for yourself which one makes you the happiest at that price ... then purchase.

The classic silver commemorative series is IMHO the most challenging set of USA coins to acquire ... each example being different ... and each filled with tremendous stories.

Enjoy the journey towards YOUR Isabella ... take your time ... it will work out.

We will help as possible whenever you inquire.

David

Great advice, I'll take the last one to heart,go slow. I'm so pumped about this, I have jumped in with both feet. So I will take my time. The example I posted was just that, an example. I think a brilliant white coin is what I want but it's easy to be fooled by these to a neophyte. A toned coin seems like a more reliable choice. It seems like all grading services are not created equal,by the comments . I'll learn it all but it takes time.