Bicentennial Quarter Errors (1976)
The 1976 Bicentennial quarter features the colonial drummer design on the reverse and the dual date 1776-1976. Billions were produced, and many error varieties exist that can turn a 25-cent coin into a valuable collectible.
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Doubled Die Obverse
Doubling visible on the dual date 1776-1976, IN GOD WE TRUST, or LIBERTY.
How to check: Use a loupe to examine the date and lettering. Focus on the 1776 portion of the date for the most common doubled die.
$25 - $300Struck on Silver Planchet
Some business strike quarters were accidentally made on 40% silver planchets.
How to check: Weigh the coin: clad = 5.67g, silver = 5.75g. Check the edge — silver versions lack the copper stripe.
$50 - $500+Off-Center Strike
The drummer design is shifted, showing blank planchet on one side.
How to check: Visible to the naked eye. The design will be noticeably off-center with blank space.
$15 - $300+ depending on percentageDie Crack Through Drummer
A raised crack line running through the colonial drummer design.
How to check: Look for any raised line running through the drummer figure on the reverse.
$5 - $50Quick Checks
- Check the edge: copper stripe = clad (common), no stripe = possibly silver (valuable)
- Examine the dual date 1776-1976 for doubling
- Look at the drummer on the reverse for die cracks
- Check for off-center striking or clipped planchets
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 1976 Bicentennial quarters worth anything?
Most are worth 25 cents. Silver-clad versions from mint sets are worth $3-$8. Error varieties like doubled dies and off-center strikes can be worth $25 to $500+.
How do I know if my Bicentennial quarter is silver?
Check the edge. If you see a copper stripe, it is clad. Silver versions have a uniform edge. Weighing is most reliable: clad = 5.67g, silver = 5.75g.
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