1776-1976 Bicentennial Washington Quarter

This item is a United States Bicentennial Quarter, minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American independence. The obverse features the left-facing profile of George Washington, and instead of a single date, it bears the dual date '1776-1976' at the bottom. The coin is composed of a copper-nickel clad over a pure copper core, resulting in a silvery-white exterior appearance. This specific specimen exhibits significant environmental toning and surface contamination; there is a notable yellowish-brown stain overlapping the letters 'L' and 'I' in 'LIBERTY' and extending onto Washington's forehead. The overall surface displays a dull, greyish patina with varied splotches of darker oxidation, suggesting it has spent time in circulation or a damp environment. Significant wear is visible on the high points of Washington's hair and facial features, indicating a grade in the circulated range. Small nicks and contact marks are present across the fields. While over 1.6 billion were struck for circulation, the unique dual dating and the Colonial Drummer reverse (not shown but characteristic of this issue) make it a popularly collected piece of American numismatic history.