¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) 1976 front ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) 1976 back
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) 1976 photo
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¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" Bicentennial, Silver Issue

1976 year
Billon (.400 silver) 5.75 g 24.26 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Billon (.400 silver)
Weight
5.75 g
Diameter
24.26 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#21333
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

A Colonial patriot drummer facing left, with a victory torch surrounded with thirteen stars at the upper left, is accompanied with the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and surrounded with the face value and the lettering "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS
UNUM
JLA
QUARTER DOLLAR

Engraver: Jack L. Ahr

Edge

Reeded (119 reeds)

Interesting fact

The 1976 Bicentennial Washington Quarter, also known as the "Washington Quarter," was the first coin in the history of the United States to feature a portrait of a living person. This coin was designed to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American independence, and it features a portrait of George Washington, the first president of the United States.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 S 3998621 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) 1976 coin.