The standard 1776-1976 Washington quarters are made of a clad composition that contains copper and nickel. Silver clad quarters and silver clad proof quarters were also minted and they sell for more money. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
1776-1976 S Washington Quarter Dollar Silver Coin. 1776-1976 - D Bicentennial Washington Quarter (Drummer Boy) - Denver Minted.
This coin has a special design on the reverse side of the coin to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States. The reverse side of the coin features a military drummer along with a victory torch encircled by 13 stars. This design is why these coins are called drummer boy quarters. The obverse side of the coin features the same design as other Washington quarters.
The US minted the 1776-1976 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1776-1976 D quarter, 1776-1976 S proof quarter, 1776-1976 S silver quarter, and 1776-1976 S silver proof quarter.
Note: The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin.
Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
---|---|---|
1776-1976 | Philadelphia | 809,784,016 |
1776-1976 D | Denver | 860,118,839 |
1776-1976 S Proof | San Francisco | 7,059,099 |
1776-1976 S Silver | San Francisco | 11,000,000 |
1776-1976 S Silver Proof | San Francisco | 4,000,000 |
- 1776-1976 S Washington Quarter Dollar Silver Coin. From United States.
- Type: Washington Quarter Year: 1976 Mint Mark: D Face Value: 0.25 USD Total Produced: 860,118,000 Silver Content: 0% Numismatic Value: 25 cents to $5.50 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 25 cents, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $6 at.
Clad Quarters
The standard 1776-1976 clad quarters in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.25. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
1776 To 1976 Quarter Dollar With Jla
The 1776-1976 quarter with no mint mark and the 1776-1976 D quarter are each worth around $1.25 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. The value is around $6 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
The 1776-1976 S proof quarter is worth around $5 in PR 65 condition.
Silver Clad Quarters
This coin is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $2.01 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.22 per ounce.
The 1776-1976 S silver quarter is worth around $4 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS 63. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $7.
The 1776-1976 S silver proof quarter is worth around $8 in PR 65 condition.
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Grading System
MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.
MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
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See also:
1776 1976 Quarter Value Chart
1776-1976 Half Dollar
1776-1976 Silver Dollar
1776-1976 Silver Dollar