United States Bicentennial Quarter Dollar

This item is a circular metal coin, specifically appearing to be a United States Washington Bicentennial quarter dollar, held between two fingers. The obverse (front) side is visible in the image, featuring a left-facing profile of George Washington in the center. Above the portrait, the word 'LIBERTY' is stamped in capital letters along the upper rim. To the left of Washington, the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' appears in smaller capitalized lettering. At the bottom rim, the dual-date '1776-1976' is stamped, commemorating the United States Bicentennial. To the right of the ribbon tying Washington's hair, a small mint mark letter 'D' is visible, suggesting production at the Denver Mint, though physical inspection would be required for verification. The coin displays a silvery metallic sheen, consistent with copper-nickel clad composition typically used for modern circulation coinage. There are minor surface scuffs, light scratches, and standard wear associated with standard handling and circulation. No maker's mark other than the standard mint mark and lettering is present. The identification as a Bicentennial quarter is based on the clearly readable dual-dates and design elements characteristic of United States currency minted for the 1976 celebration, though absolute verification of metal composition and mint provenance requires specialized in-person numismatic analysis.

Based on what I can see in the photograph, the item appears to be a United States Washington Bicentennial quarter dollar, displaying the dual-date 1776-1976 and a potential Denver mint mark. However, I cannot verify the exact metal composition, weight, or absolute mint provenance from a photo alone; physical inspection and specialized numismatic analysis would be needed to confirm these details. Assuming the attribution is correct and that the coin is a standard copper-nickel clad circulation issue, the value is primarily driven by its face value and general collector demand for circulated modern currency. Comparable circulated Bicentennial quarters typically trade in a modest range from face value up to a few dollars depending on exact condition and whether they are uncirculated condition sets. If this piece were to turn out to be a modern replica, novelty token, or altered coin, the value would be reduced to its scrap metal or novelty value. To establish a more precise evaluation and guarantee its numismatic status, an in-person physical examination by a qualified coin expert is necessary.