Washington Bicentennial Quarter

United States of America · 1776-1976

A dual-dated United States quarter produced to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1776-1976
Denomination: Quarter Dollar ($0.25)
Metal: 75% copper, 25% nickel clad to a pure copper core

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Overview

A dual-dated United States quarter produced to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States.

Historical significance

Issued in 1975 and 1976 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of American independence. It features a unique one-year-only reverse design selected through a national competition.

Obverse (front)

Profile of George Washington by John Flanagan, with the dual date '1776-1976' at the bottom and 'LIBERTY' at the top.

Reverse (back)

A colonial drummer and a victory torch encircled by thirteen stars, designed by Jack L. Ahr. Legends include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.

Estimated value

$0.25 circulated, $1-$5 in uncirculated (MS-63) condition, higher for high-grade silver specimens.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, mint mark (S-mint silver vs. clad), and presence of major errors like doubled dies or off-center strikes.

Grade assessment

Good to Very Good; significant surface wear and circulation marks are visible, particularly on Washington's hair and the drummer's chest.

Mintage & rarity

Common; over 800 million were struck at the Philadelphia mint alone.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for a copper stripe on the edge to verify clad composition; ensure the weight is near 5.67g. Counterfeits of this specific circulating coin are very rare due to its high mintage.

Notable varieties & errors

Doubled die obverse errors and the rare silver clad versions (from San Francisco Sets) are most sought after.

Similar coins

Standard Washington Quarters (1932-1998) without the drummer reverse and dual date.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only. Do not clean or polish, as this can destroy the numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free flip or coin holder to prevent environmental damage.

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