Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Bicentennial Quarter 1776-1976

Do you have a bicentennial and want to know its value? Leave a comment

There are no 1975 United States quarters because of this commemorative piece.

Years in planning the U.S.A. bicentennial celebrations was a big deal. Even recently there were fire hydrants around my area still painted red, white, and blue for the occasion. In 1973 the mint announced that the quarter, half dollar, and dollar coins will be designed by citizen artists via a $5,000 contest. Eventually three designs were chosen and plans to cancel the same three 1975 coins, make silver versions, and issue a new two dollar bill became reality.

Victory torch encircled by 13 stars and a colonial drummer along with the typical mandated writing. JLA under the left arm are the initials of Jack L. Ahr the winning designer, not Justice League of America.
Normal obverse except for the dual date of 1776-1976.

This quarter was meant to be issued over a two year period with more than 800 million issued. So unfortunately these are not rare and even in high grade they are very common and worth very little.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 25 Cents-Bicentennial / United States
Year: 1976
Mintage: 809,784,016
Metal: 91.67% Copper 8.33% Nickel
Value: $0.25 in G-4

Do you have a coin from the bicentennial and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.

29 dollars worth, for Comments/Questions click here.:

Dr. Math said...

What is the value of a 1976-S Bicentenial silver set (quarter, half dollar, dollar)?

Man said...

1976-S Bicentenial silver set (quarter, half dollar, dollar)

About $20.00

Anonymous said...

i do have a quater now 1776/1976. was wondering if i should hold on to it. and how much is it now please

Man said...

i do have a quater now 1776/1976. was wondering if i should hold on to it. and how much is it now please

Still just $0.25 it will probably stay $0.25 for the next 40 years. so depends on how long your willing to wait then just use it.

Anonymous said...

i have 2 bicentennial half-dollars how much wld they be worth?

Man said...

bicentennial half-dollars just $0.50 if circulated regular strike

Anonymous said...

how much is a bicentenial sillver quarter?

Man said...

bicentenial sillver quarter

Currently $2.75 for the metal and about $3.00 in mint state,

Anonymous said...

I have a bicentenial silver quarter dollar should i hold on to it or just use it? What is the value of it?

Man said...

bicentenial silver quarter dollar about $3.00 if silver

And about $0.25 if copper-nickel clad

Patrick Sias said...

I have a Bicentennial D Quarter. I and wanted to know the Value of it? 1776-1976 still just $0.25?

Man said...

Bicentennial D Quarter. I and wanted to know the Value of it? 1776-1976 still just $0.25?

Yes and for the next 50 years I do not see the price changing, especially if circulated.

Jair Cole said...

i have a bicentennial coin how much money is the value

Man said...

bicentennial coin how much money is the value

Just face value.

Terri said...

I have bicentennial coins penny thru dollar. How much would the set be worth?

Man said...

I have bicentennial coins penny thru dollar. How much would the set be worth?

If circulated just face value.

Anonymous said...

1776 bicentennial d how much would it be worth now

Man said...

1776 bicentennial d how much would it be worth now

Still just $0.25 if circulated.

It will be another 50+ years before it gains any real value.

Anonymous said...

I have a Bicentennial "proof set." How much is it worth? Mint condition.

Man said...

Bicentennial "proof set." How much is it worth? Mint condition

About $10.00

Anonymous said...

I have one quarter with an imperfection. Could it be worth more because of that?

Man said...

I have one quarter with an imperfection.

Either describe the possible error or share a link to your clear image of the error quarter.

Anonymous said...

I have a two headed quarter that has 1776-1976 and then says 1969 on the other side. is this a magicians coin? LT...

Man said...

a two headed quarter that has 1776-1976 and then says 1969 on the other side. is this a magicians coin?

Yes, a badly made one.
No extra value.

Carson Cramer said...

I have 4 bicentennial quarters,
How much would they be worth in all
1776-1976

Man said...

4 bicentennial quarters,
How much would they be worth in all
1776-1976


Just $0.25 each.

Anonymous said...

i have 4 bicentennial gold coins, how much would they be? I am 75 & i want to know if it is worth something so i can put it on my Will or just use it now if its worth good $.

Anonymous said...

oh and i forgot to add that its: 1779-1976

Man said...

4 bicentennial gold coins...1779-1976

I think you meant 1776 not 1779.

If these were made by the government and gold-plated by another company they have no extra value.