Talk:Isabella quarter/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Mark Arsten (talk · contribs) 17:59, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Will review, comments to follow within the next few days. Mark Arsten (talk) 17:59, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Watching, thanks.--Wehwalt (talk) 18:44, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, sorry for the wait, but I'm finally almost done. I can't say much negative, the article seems very well written and comprehensive. Only a few minor suggestions/questions. I'll make a few copyedits, feel free to revert if I mess anything up. Mark Arsten (talk) 15:03, 19 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Lead

Might want to note that they're popular with collectors at the end of the lead.
In the infobox you note the Mass, Diameter, Edge, and Composition, but these don't seem to be mentioned in the article's body. Is that typical for coin articles? Might be nice to have in the body, too.

The specifications are for the standard silver quarter. I generally don't bother to cite them, but I have several sources if necessary. I feel that the footnotes clutter up the infobox and it's not a controversial matter. I might add that the 1893 act required the standard specs.--Wehwalt (talk) 16:15, 19 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Inception

"Palmer commissioned Peddle to do the design work by letter in late March." Did he commision her by letter, or was it that she'd do the design by letter?
"Carlisle had no objection to a coin being designed by a woman, or to the use of Isabella's head, but told Palmer that the reverse, with its long inscription, would appear like a business advertising token, and he asked that it be revised." Is there a way to rephrase this without so many commas?
"She also met with Illinois Congressman Allen Durborow, chairman of the House of Representative's Fair Committee and a former colleague of Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle, Leech's superior, to suggest that Durborow advocate for the Lady Managers with Carlisle and Leech." You might think about breaking or simplifying this sentence, it's a bit long.

Design and reception

"The American Journal of Numismatics had other criticisms of the quarter..." Instead of using a large block quote here, I'd consider summarizing some with prose and quoting some. Just a suggestion though.

I think I'll keep it, on consideration. I don't see any way of shortening it which would have the impact.--Wehwalt (talk) 01:43, 20 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

References

Minor issue, but check "Atlanta, GA" vs "Atlanta, Ga".

Misc

Dabs, links, and images are fine.

Spotchecks

Did 21, 22, and 24, no issues with CP or accuracy.

Thanks for the review. I think I've fixed or commented on everything.--Wehwalt (talk) 01:43, 20 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Alright, I'm satisfied with the fixes and explanations. Passing this as a GA now. Mark Arsten (talk) 14:33, 22 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for that. I'll probably take it to FAC. I appreciate your review and help.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:17, 22 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Image

I have an enhanced image (changed white balance, sharpened and de-noised) available at the following URL. It is a derivative of the existing Wikimedia Commons picture. Feel free to use it if you'd like! http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bertha_Palmer_(Updated).png Themassiah (talk • contribs) 03:31, 13 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]