Washington Bicentennial Quarter

United States · 1776-1976

A dual-dated United States quarter featuring a colonial drummer on the reverse to celebrate the American Bicentennial.

Country: United States
Year: 1776-1976
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Grade: About Uncirculated / Mint State (AU/MS)

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Overview

A dual-dated United States quarter featuring a colonial drummer on the reverse to celebrate the American Bicentennial.

Historical significance

Issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, featuring special Bicentennial reverses for quarters, half dollars, and dollars struck in 1975 and 1976.

Obverse (front)

Features the left-facing bust of George Washington, with the dual dates 1776-1976 replacing the traditional single year, inscribed with 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and designed by John Flanagan.

Reverse (back)

Features a colonial drummer facing left with a victory torch encircled by 13 stars at the upper left, inscribed with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR', designed by Jack L. Ahr.

Estimated value

$0.25 to $1.00 for circulated examples; $2 to $10+ for pristine uncirculated mint state specimens.

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition, presence of mint luster, absence of scratches or bag marks, and specific mint marks (such as the 40% silver versions struck at San Francisco).

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated / Mint State (AU/MS)

Mintage & rarity

Very common; hundreds of millions were minted across Philadelphia and Denver mints.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct weight, edge reeding, and copper-nickel layering on the rim. Counterfeits are extremely rare due to the massive face-value production numbers.

Notable varieties & errors

40% silver uncirculated and proof versions struck at the San Francisco mint for collectors, as well as occasional doubled die errors.

Similar coins

Standard Washington quarters from other years.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry environment in inert coin flips or holders. Avoid cleaning, as it ruins numismatic value.