Washington Bicentennial Quarter

United States · 1776-1976

A United States quarter dollar featuring a dual date '1776-1976' on the obverse and a colonial drummer boy with a victory torch surrounded by thirteen stars on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1776-1976
Denomination: Quarter Dollar ($0.25)

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Overview

A United States quarter dollar featuring a dual date '1776-1976' on the obverse and a colonial drummer boy with a victory torch surrounded by thirteen stars on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued to commemorate the United States Bicentennial (200th anniversary of the founding of the United States). Despite being minted in 1975 and 1976, all circulation issues bear the dual date 1776-1976.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of George Washington facing left, designed by John Flanagan. The legend 'LIBERTY' is along the top margin, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is to the left, and the dual date '1776-1976' is at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

A colonial drummer boy facing left, with a victory torch encircled by 13 small stars (representing the original colonies) above and to the left. Designed by Jack L. A. Rahrig. The legends 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR' encircle the design.

Estimated value

$0.25 to $1.00 for circulated examples; $2 to $15 for high-grade uncirculated specimens.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade is the primary value driver. Since mintage numbers are extremely high, circulated specimens are generally only worth face value, while pristine uncirculated pieces hold collector premiums.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated / Mint State (AU/MS) with minor bag marks typical of circulation.

Mintage & rarity

Very common. Over 1.6 billion were minted between the Philadelphia and Denver mints, meaning they are readily found in pocket change.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to their massive mintage and low face-to-metal value, counterfeiting Bicentennial quarters is virtually non-existent for circulation strikes. Watch out for cleaned or heavily damaged pieces.

Notable varieties & errors

No major rare circulation errors exist, though collectors sometimes look for Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) varieties or high-grade mint state examples preserved in mint sets.

Similar coins

Standard Washington Quarters minted in other years, though the dual date and unique reverse make the Bicentennial quarter instantly distinguishable.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves if uncirculated. Store in a cool, dry environment using PVC-free coin flips or holders. Avoid cleaning, as this ruins the numismatic value.