Bicentennial Washington Quarter
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1776-1976
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)
Composition: Outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core
Brief Description
A United States twenty-five cent piece featuring George Washington on the obverse and a colonial drummer on the reverse to celebrate the 200th anniversary of American independence.
Historical Significance
Issued in 1975 and 1976 to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. This was the first time the reverse design of the quarter was changed since 1932.
Estimated Value
$0.25 in circulated condition; $2.00-$10.00 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65+). Rare silver versions and high-grade errors can be worth more.
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys the numismatic value and surface original luster. Handle by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints.
Mint Mark
None (Philadelphia Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
809,784,016 (Philadelphia); Extremely common and widely circulated.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams, 24.3 mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Circulated / About Good to Fine. Shows significant wear, surface contact marks, and signs of environmental exposure.
Obverse (Front)
The portrait of George Washington facing left, based on Jean-Antoine Houdon's bust. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the dual date '1776-1976'.
Reverse (Back)
A colonial drummer facing left, with a victory torch encircled by thirteen stars to the left. Legends: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'QUARTER DOLLAR'. Designer: Jack L. Ahr.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Most coins found in circulation are only worth face value. Value increases for uncirculated specimens, silver proof sets (marked with an 'S'), and specific errors.
Similar Coins
Standard George Washington quarters; distinguished by the dual date 1776-1976 and the colonial drummer reverse.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Look for the copper-colored stripe on the edge to confirm it is a standard clad issue rather than a more valuable silver-clad proof.
Notable Varieties & Errors
DDO (Double Die Obverse) varieties exist, as well as several struck-through errors and the 40% silver uncirculated/proof versions from San Francisco ('S' mint mark).
Created At: 2026-06-07T18:34:14.018172