United States Bicentennial Quarter (Washington Quarter)

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

A standard US circulating quarter featuring a dual date 1776-1976 on the obverse and a colonial drummer boy paired with a victory torch encircled by thirteen stars on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)

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Overview

A standard US circulating quarter featuring a dual date 1776-1976 on the obverse and a colonial drummer boy paired with a victory torch encircled by thirteen stars on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued to celebrate the United States Bicentennial (200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence), these coins were minted in massive quantities during 1975 and 1976 and do not bear a 1975 or 1976 date, instead using the dual date 1776-1976.

Obverse (front)

Features the left-facing portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan, with the dual date '1776-1976' at the bottom, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' to the left, and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' across the top.

Reverse (back)

Features a colonial drummer boy facing left with a victory torch surrounded by thirteen small five-pointed stars at the upper left, designed by Jack L. Ahr, with the legends 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'QUARTER DOLLAR', and 'REVOLUTIONARY WAR' or similar thematic elements.

Estimated value

$0.25 to $1.00 for circulated examples; $2.00 to $10.00 for uncirculated (Mint State) conditions.

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition (Mint State grade), lack of scratches or bag marks, and whether it is a copper-nickel circulation strike or a 40% silver composition proof/uncirculated issue from the San Francisco mint.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) based on the bright surface and minimal wear on the high points.

Mintage & rarity

Very common; over 1.6 billion were struck across Philadelphia and Denver mints.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Bicentennial quarters are extremely common and rarely counterfeited for circulation. Ensure it is not a rare 40% silver version unless it has an 'S' mint mark and a silver weight/edge appearance.

Notable varieties & errors

Double die obverse and reverse varieties are known, though most circulated Bicentennial quarters carry face value only.

Similar coins

Standard Washington quarters from other years (1965-1998), State Quarters, and America the Beautiful quarters.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves if uncirculated. Store in a cool, dry environment in inert flips, tubes, or mylar holders. Do not clean the coin, as harsh cleaning destroys its numismatic value.