There are no marks indicating whether a bicentennial quarter was made in 1975 or 1976. While minting bicentennial quarters for circulation ended in 1976, orders for proof sets were accepted through March 1985, and uncirculated sets through Dec.
How can you tell if a quarter is bicentennial?
If it rings high and true and rings for a long time, it COULD be 40% Silver. In the end, if you REALLY think it is silver, take it to a coin dealer. They will tell you. If your Bicentennial Quarter came directly from the US Mint (like in an annual coin set) and never saw circulation, it could be worth a dollar.
What does the reverse of a US Bicentennial quarter look like?
This coin has a special design on the reverse side of the coin to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States. The reverse side of the coin features a military drummer along with a victory torch encircled by 13 stars. This design is why these coins are called drummer boy quarters.
Where is the mint mark on the 1776 1976 quarter?
The US minted the 1776-1976 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1776-1976 D quarter, 1776-1976 S proof quarter, 1776-1976 S silver quarter, and 1776-1976 S silver proof quarter. Note: The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin.
What kind of coin is the Bicentennial coin?
Silver clad quarters and silver clad proof quarters were also minted and they sell for more money. Keep reading to learn more about these coins. This coin has a special design on the reverse side of the coin to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States.
Where did the 1976 Bicentennial quarter come from?
Total mintages for business strike coins of the 1976 Bicentennial quarters comprised the following: 1776-1976 copper-nickel clad from Philadelphia (no mintmark): 809,784,016 1776-1976-D copper-nickel clad from Denver: 860,118,839 Three special edition coins were specifically marketed to coin collectors.
