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1776-1976 D Washington Quarter Value

Most basic bicentennial quarters are worth around their face value or slightly more, depending on their condition. However, some can be worth much more if they are in mint condition and exponentially more if they have rare mint errors.

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $10.25 and $11.50. However, on the open market 1776-1976 S SILVER Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $7000.

A: Not necessarily. While all bicentennial quarters hold historical significance, most circulated ones are worth their face value. But uncirculated or proof coins can fetch higher prices, especially ones made with higher silver content.

How can I tell if I have a valuable Bicentennial quarter? Look for a silver planchet, absence of the copper edge stripe, and an error mint mark. Weigh the coin to ensure it's heavier than a standard quarter.

Jaime Hernandez: The 1976 (Type 2) Proof Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar coin without an "S" mint mark is probably the rarest non-error modern coin in existence. All other known 1976 Bicentennial Proof Eisenhower dollars bear an "S" mint mark as they were all produced at the San Francisco Mint.

1976 D 1776 to 1976 Silver Dollar

The Denver Mint facility was supposed to produce only the cupro-nickel clad bicentennial dollars. But one coin was instead struck on a 40 per cent silver planchet. It had the Type 2 reverse, with the thinner lettering.

The silver versions of the coins are extremely rare and only two are known to exist, according to the Professional Coin Grading Service, a rare coin grading company.

What quarter is worth $2000 right now? The 1932-D Washington quarter had a relatively low mintage of 436,800 pieces, making it one of the rarest in the series. The value of this quarter in higher grades (uncirculated conditions) can significantly exceed $2,000.

The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter with a Double Die Obverse is one of the most valuable coins from this series. This coin features a double die error on the obverse side, where certain elements of the design appear doubled, creating a unique and highly collectible variation.

What 1976 coins are most valuable? ›

The most valuable of those coins — a 1976-S Bicentennial Silver Quarter that came in with a very high grade — sold for $19,200 at auction a few years ago, according to the Chronicle Collectibles website. But that's not the only bicentennial quarter that fetches a big price. Plenty of others have as well.

1776-1976 D Washington Quarter Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Washington Quarter from 1776-1976 in circulated condition is worth between $0.30 and $0.85.

1976-S Silver Bicentennial Quarter (MS69): This coin is one of the highest grades ever assigned to a Bicentennial quarter, making it exceptionally valuable. Some have sold for over $20,000 at auction.

However, there has to be something unique about the quarter to give it more than just its face value. According to The Coin Guy, those coins with the little drummer boy are worth upwards of $4,000 if there is a tiny mistake on the back.