Isabella quarter is without distinction". The "American Journal of Numismatics" had other criticisms of the quarter: Minting of what Barber dubbed "showy quarters" began at the Philadelphia Mint on June 13, 1893, six weeks after the exposition opened. Leech had planned to strike the pieces using polished blanks, or planchets, and workers at that mint handled the coins carefully; unlike the half dollar, surviving specimens display relatively few contact marks from other coins. The first piece struck, along with numbers 400, 1,492, and 1,892, were struck in proof condition and sent to the Lady Managers along with certificates attesting to their status.
Kyle Blanks Kyle Blanks Kyle Nathaniel Blanks (born September 11, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers. He has worn the unusual uniform number 88 throughout his MLB career. Blanks was born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania and grew up in Moriarty, New Mexico where he was a stand-out for the Moriarty High Pintos. Blanks attended Yavapai College. Blanks was selected by San Diego Padres in the 42nd round (1241st overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball