1776-1976 Bicentennial Washington Quarter

United States · 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)

A United States quarter featuring George Washington on the obverse and a colonial drummer on the reverse, commemorating the Bicentennial.

Country: United States
Year: 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Metal: Outer layers of 75% copper, 25% nickel; center of 100% copper (cladded)

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Overview

A United States quarter featuring George Washington on the obverse and a colonial drummer on the reverse, commemorating the Bicentennial.

Historical significance

Issued to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. This was the first time in U.S. history that the design of a circulating coin was changed for an anniversary.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, with the dual date '1776-1976' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

A Colonial Drummer and a victory torch encircled by thirteen stars. Design by Jack L. Ahr.

Estimated value

$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high uncirculated (MS-65) condition.

What drives this coin's value

Most are worth only face value. Value increases for high-grade Uncirculated specimens, silver versions (found in special sets), or major mint errors.

Grade assessment

Circulated (Fine to Very Fine); showing significant surface wear and loss of detail due to use in commerce.

Mintage & rarity

Common; over 1.6 billion minted between the Philadelphia and Denver mints.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic coins will have sharp lettering and weigh approximately 5.67g. Check the edge; a 'sandwich' of copper and nickel confirms it is the standard clad version.