- Year of Issue: 1975
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 93-127
- The bicentennial Washington quarter features a 1776-1976 date on the obverse and a colonial drummer on the reverse of the coin to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States of America. This coin was produced in both years of 1975 through 1976 so there were no 1975 coins. Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition.
- Bicentennial Quarters were minted in 1975 and 1976. Based on the design only, it is not possible to distinguish between a Bicentennial Quarter issued in 1975 or 1976, because the same design was used during both those years.
So while there are still millions of silver 1976 Bicentennial quarters around, that number is nowhere near the 15 million originally made.
1976 Bicentennial Quarter Double Die
Background
This coin was first produced in 1975 in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the independence of the United States. The coin was minted in the years 1975 and 1976 and carried the dual dates of 1776-1976. During the release of the Bicentennial coinage, no coins of this denomination carried the single date of 1975 or 1976.
The reverse of this coin replaced the eagle reverse of the Washington coin during 1975 and 1976.
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The obverse design features a bust of President George Washington.The reverse features a Colonial drummer facing left and a victory torch encircled by thirteen stars at the upper left.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 1776-1976
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: John Flanagan
1976 Bicentennial Quarter Silver
- Designer: Jack L. Ahr