United States Bicentennial Quarter
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)
Composition: Outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a core of pure copper
Brief Description
A copper-nickel clad coin featuring the traditional portrait of George Washington on the obverse and a colonial drummer on the reverse to celebrate the U.S. 200th anniversary.
Historical Significance
Issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. All quarters struck in 1975 and 1976 bore the dual date 1776-1976; no quarters were dated 1975.
Estimated Value
$0.25 in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high-grade uncirculated condition; significantly more for rare error or Proof varieties.
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives, as this can destroy numismatic value. Handle by the edges only.
Mint Mark
None (Philadelphia Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
809,784,016 (Philadelphia); very common.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Circulated (Likely Fine to Very Fine based on surface wear and lack of original mint luster).
Obverse (Front)
Portraits of George Washington facing left, based on Jean-Antoine Houdon's bust. Inscriptions: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the dual date '1776-1976'.
Reverse (Back)
A Colonial Drummer and a victory torch encircled by thirteen stars. Inscriptions: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'QUARTER DOLLAR'. Designed by Jack L. Ahr.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition/grade, presence of a mint mark (P, D, or S), silver content (only found in specific S-mint collector sets), and eye appeal.
Similar Coins
Standard 1977-present Washington quarters; distinguished by the unique drummer boy reverse and 1776-1976 dual date.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check weight and diameter; check for a 'sandwich' edge (copper stripe) to distinguish copper-nickel clad from silver versions. Counterfeits of this specific non-precious coin are rare.
Notable Varieties & Errors
DDR (Double Die Reverse) varieties and the rare 'No S' Proof variety (very rare).
Created At: 2026-06-13T20:54:52.406027