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1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Value

The 1776-1976 Bicentennial quarter carries a dual date and a Colonial drummer reverse. Almost all are worth face value from circulation, but 40% silver S-mint coins, high grades, and errors bring real premiums.

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Key facts

DatesDual-dated 1776-1976
ReverseColonial drummer (Independence Hall theme)
CladCopper-nickel — worth face from circulation
Silver40% silver S-mint (sold in sets)
Worth checkingSilver, gem grades, off-center / DDO errors

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter value by grade

Grade / ConditionApproximate value (estimate)
Circulated clad$0.25 (face)
Mint State clad (MS-65)$1–$8
Mint State clad (MS-67)$30–$150+
40% Silver (MS/Proof)$3–$15
Major error / top grade$100–$19,200

Ranges are broad, educational estimates — not appraisals. Real value depends on exact grade, eye appeal, varieties, and the live market. Scan your coin in Coin AI for an estimate based on your actual photos.

Notable varieties & errors

  • 40% Silver (S) — Struck for collector sets — heavier, brighter; carries a silver premium.
  • Doubled Die Obverse — Doubling on LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST — scarce and valuable.
  • Off-center / clad errors — Dramatic mint errors can be worth hundreds to thousands.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 1776-1976 quarter worth anything?

Most Bicentennial quarters pulled from circulation are clad and worth their 25-cent face value. The exceptions are 40% silver S-mint coins, gem-grade examples (MS-67+), and mint errors, which can be worth from a few dollars to thousands.

How do I know if my Bicentennial quarter is silver?

Silver Bicentennial quarters carry an S mint mark and were only sold in special sets — they look brighter on the edge with no copper stripe. Clad quarters show a copper-colored stripe along the edge. Weigh or photograph yours in Coin AI to check.

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