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Known Errors

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 - $300

Struck 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 percentage

Die 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 - $50

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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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