Rare Bicentennial quarter is worth $19,200: Check your pockets!

The United States celebrated its 200th anniversary in 1976 with great fanfare. Red, white and blue were everywhere, and as part of the celebration, the U.S. Mint issued special Bicentennial quarters. These coins are still in circulation in large numbers, but did you know that some of them are extremely valuable? A rare Bicentennial quarter can be worth over $19,000!

History of the Bicentennial Quarter

The Bicentennial quarters were minted in 1975 and 1976. The front of the coin had the traditional image of George Washington, but the back depicted a colonial drummer and a victory torch surrounded by 13 stars. These stars represent the 13 original colonies of the United States. Interestingly, these coins simply had the date “1776-1976” on them, not individual years. >

Which Bicentennial Quarters Are More Valuable?

According to the U.S. Mint, some Bicentennial quarters were made of a multi-metallic alloy (clad), while some were crafted from 40% silver. Coins containing silver tend to be rarer and more valuable. Additionally, the coin’s condition and the mint mark (which indicates where the coin was minted) can increase its value. >

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Which mints made the Bicentennial quarters?

Denver (D) Mint: Over 860 million coins minted.
Philadelphia (P) Mint: 809 million coins minted.
San Francisco (S) Mint: Only 11 million coins minted.

The 40% silver coins made in San Francisco are considered the most valuable. These coins weigh 5.75 grams and are a lighter golden color than the clad versions. They were sold in sets specifically for collectors. >

Most Valuable Bicentennial Quarters

Below are some of the rarest Bicentennial quarters and the prices they fetched at auction:

1976-S Bicentennial Quarter, Silver (Regular Strike) – $19,200
1976-S Bicentennial Quarter, Silver (Proof) – $13,500
1976-D Bicentennial Quarter, Clad (Regular Strike) – $6,462
1976-S Bicentennial Quarter, Clad (Proof) – $6,038
1976 Bicentennial Quarter, Clad (Regular Strike) – $1,119

Do you have any valuable Bicentennial quarters?

If you have a quarter dated 1776-1976, note: >

Look at the mint mark – coins with an “S” mark may be more valuable.
Identify the silver – If the coin is a little heavy and golden in color, it may be 40% silver.
Evaluate the condition – coins without scratches and shiny coins are worth more.

THE 1943 STEEL PENNY VALUED AT $1.4 MILLION – STILL IN CIRCULATION AND EASILY OVERLOOKED

Conclusion

The Bicentennial quarter is not just a simple 25-cent coin. If it comes with the right mint mark and silver content, it could be worth thousands of dollars. If you have a Bicentennial quarter, check it carefully – it could change your fortunes!