Washington Bicentennial Quarter

United States · 1776-1976

A United States Bicentennial commemorative quarter featuring a dual date on the obverse and a colonial drummer boy on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1776-1976
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)

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Overview

A United States Bicentennial commemorative quarter featuring a dual date on the obverse and a colonial drummer boy on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued to celebrate the United States Bicentennial (200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence). Despite being minted in 1975 and 1976, all bear the dual date 1776-1976.

Obverse (front)

Features the classic profile of George Washington facing left, with the dual date '1776-1976' at the bottom, 'LIBERTY' across the top, and 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on the left. The Denver 'D' mint mark is visible to the right of Washington's ribbon.

Reverse (back)

Features a colonial drummer boy facing left, accompanied by a victory torch surrounded by 13 stars at the upper left. The inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR' encircle the design. Designed by Jack L. Ahr.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $1.00 in circulated condition; $2.00 - $10.00 in uncirculated Mint State grades

What drives this coin's value

Condition and preservation of mint luster; most are worth face value unless they are in pristine uncirculated condition or feature certified error varieties.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS), showing minor contact marks but retaining most of its original mint luster and sharp details.

Mintage & rarity

Very common; over 860 million were minted at the Denver Mint alone, making it widely accessible and inexpensive.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to massive production numbers, counterfeiting regular circulation strike Bicentennial quarters is extremely rare and economically unviable. Check weight and dimensions if suspicious.

Notable varieties & errors

Double die obverse and reverse varieties exist, though common specimens show standard business strike characteristics.

Similar coins

Standard Washington quarters from 1965 to 1998, though easily distinguished by the dual date and bicentennial reverse.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry place inside inert flips, cardboard 2x2s, or numismatic capsules. Do not clean or polish the coin.