- 1976 Quarter Error
- 1976 Quarter Drummer Boy
- 1976 Quarter With No Mint Mark
- 1976 Quarter Ddr
- 1976 Quarter D Value
- Year of Issue: 1796 to Present
- Authorizing Legislation: Coinage Act of 1792
- (10) The 1776-1976 Bicentennial Washington quarter. The 200th anniversary of American independence in 1976 gave rise to many special tributes. Coinage was a natural part of this observance – but initially, Congress was prepared to authorize Bicentennial designs on only two coins, the Kennedy half dollar and Eisenhower dollar, both of which.
- The obverse of the Washington quarter, Kennedy half dollar, and Eisenhower dollar would remain the same, except they would possess the dual date of 1776-1976. The reverse would feature winning designs on the Washington quarter by Jack L. Ahr, while the Kennedy half-dollar featured Seth Huntington's design, and Dennis R. Williams' design went on.
- The coin you are probably referring to is the Washington bi-centennial quarter dated 1776-1976 which is worth in circulated condition $0.25 due to the huge amount of coinage for the piece. They are still commonly found in change despite the large coinage for the states' series of quarters.
Background
The America the Beautiful Quarters® Program is the U.S. 25-cent coin program, spanning 2010 to 2021. The obverse (heads) shows the profile of George Washington used on the quarter since 1932. The reverse (tails) features five designs each year depicting national parks and sites from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories.
The 2021 General George Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter will circulate following the issuance of the final coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The obverse features the profile of Washington and the inscriptions that appeared on the quarter before the 50 State Quarters Program began in 1999. The reverse depicts Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.
The first quarter made by the U.S. Mint in 1796 was silver. The designs from 1796 to 1930 showed Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.
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1976 Quarter Error
From 1916 to 1930, the Mint produced the “Standing Liberty” quarter designed by Hermon A. MacNeil. The early 20th century brought some of our country’s most iconic coin designs, including this quarter. The obverse featured the figure of Liberty stepping through the opening in a wall. She held a shield in one hand and an olive branch in the other. The reverse depicted an eagle in flight.
In 1932, an image of George Washington designed by John Flanagan replaced Liberty on the obverse of the quarter. The design change honored Washington’s 200th birthday. From 1932 to 1998, the reverse featured an eagle with wings spread, standing on a bundle of arrows with olive branches beneath it. In 1965, the Mint removed silver from the quarter and the composition became copper-nickel clad.
In 1975 and 1976, the Mint celebrated the bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence with a temporary reverse design. The “Bicentennial” quarter shows a colonial drummer and a victory torch circled by 13 stars, representing the 13 original colonies. It is impossible to tell a quarter minted in 1975 from one in 1976, as all are inscribed with “1776-1976”.
From 1999 to 2008, the reverse design changed five times a year through the 50 State Quarters Program. The reverse designs featured elements that celebrated each state. In 2009, the reverse design changed six times through the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program.
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Characteristics
1976 Quarter With No Mint Mark
Obverse (heads): Shows the familiar image of George Washington used on the quarter since 1932.Reverse (tails): Depicts different national parks and sites from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories through the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
1976 Quarter Ddr
Reverse Inscriptions
- The national site name
- Location (state or territory)
- Year
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
1976 Quarter D Value
Specifications
| Composition | Weight | Diameter | Thickness | Edge | No. of Reeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cupro-Nickel Balance Cu | 5.670 g | 24.26 mm | 1.75 mm | Reeded | 119 |