1976 Quarter Appraisal

Bicentennial Quarter (1776-1976)

The item is a United States Bicentennial Quarter, minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American independence. The obverse features a dual date '1776-1976' below a redesigned bust of George Washington, facing left. Above Washington's head is the word 'LIBERTY' and to his left, the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST'. The coin appears to be made of a silver-colored cupronickel alloy, typical for quarters of this era. Its physical characteristics are consistent with a standard US quarter, approximately 24.26 mm in diameter and weighing 5.67 grams. The coin exhibits a circulated condition with noticeable wear, particularly on the higher points of Washington's effigy, such as his hair and cheekbone. This wear has resulted in some loss of fine detail and a slightly dulled luster. There are no obvious deep scratches, dents, or significant damage, nor any visible repairs. The overall color is a uniform gray-silver, indicative of its composition and age, and there is a mild, even patina across the surface. While no mint mark is clearly discernible from the provided image, Bicentennial Quarters were produced by the Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S) mints. The reverse side, not visible in the image, typically features a colonial drummer. These coins were minted in 1975 and 1976 for circulation, making their estimated age around 47-48 years. The craftsmanship reflects typical US Mint production quality for circulating coinage; while not a proof strike, it would have originally had sharp details, many of which have softened due to circulation.