Several U.S. coins were minted in 1976, each with varying values depending on their type, condition, and any potential errors.
- Most common quarters: These are clad (layers of copper and nickel) and in circulated condition. They are typically worth their face value of 25 cents or slightly more (up to 85 cents).
- Uncirculated quarters: These can be worth between $1 and $5, and in pristine condition, potentially up to $6,000.
- 40% silver quarters: Some quarters were minted with 40% silver, particularly those from the San Francisco Mint with an “S” mint mark. These are rarer and more valuable.
– Uncirculated silver quarters: Value starts at around $1.50 (due to silver content) and can reach $3,000 or more in high grades.
– Silver proof quarters: These have a mirror-like finish and can be worth $500 to $5,000+, with a top-grade example selling for $8,400 in 2023.
- Error coins: Quarters with minting errors, such as double dies (blurry images) or off-center strikes, can be highly valuable, potentially reaching thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. For example, a 1976-D quarter with an obverse die cap error sold for $2,880.
- Circulated copper-nickel dollars: These are generally worth $1 to $3.
- Uncirculated copper-nickel dollars: Value jumps significantly with higher grades: $15 in MS-65, $35 in MS-66, and $1,000+ in the rare MS-67.
- 40% silver dollars (San Francisco Mint):
– Uncirculated (“Blue Pack”): Value ranges from $12 to $25.
– Top-graded MS-69 pieces: Can reach $200+.
– Flawless proof (“Brown Pack”): Value is between $250 and $400.
- 1976-S No-S silver proof: This extremely rare coin (missing the “S” mint mark) has an estimated market value near $850,000.
- Circulated silver half dollars (San Francisco Mint): Value is between $5.75 and $6.25.
- Uncirculated silver half dollars (San Francisco Mint): Can sell for as much as $12,500 in pristine condition.
- Circulated copper-nickel half dollars (Denver Mint): Value ranges from 75 cents to 75 cents.
- Uncirculated copper-nickel half dollars (Denver Mint): Can sell for as much as $3,250.
- Circulated dimes: Value is between 15 and 35 cents.
- Uncirculated dimes: Can sell for as much as $150 in pristine condition.
- Error coins: Similar to other coins, error dimes can be worth significantly more. For example, a 1976 Dime with an extra leaf and missing letter error is listed for $1,099.
- Most common pennies: These are typically only worth their face value (one cent) or a few cents more, especially if circulated.
- Rare examples: Exceptionally high-condition pennies or those with rare minting errors could be worth more, but these are difficult to find.
In conclusion, while many 1976 coins hold only their face value, specific conditions and rarities can greatly increase their worth to collectors. Silver content, proof finishes, and particularly unique minting errors significantly impact the value of these bicentennial coins.
How much is a 1976 coin worth today?
I can help with that. According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 D in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.50. However, on the open market 1776-1976 D TYPE 1 Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $3400.
What makes a 1976 dollar coin rare?
From my experience, 1976-S No-S Proof Ike: One of the rarest modern U.S. coins, this 40% silver Ike should bear the S mint mark. Instead, this coin bears no mint mark, leading some to speculate that it may have been minted instead in Philadelphia. This coin sold for over $850,000 in a 2008 auction.
How to tell type 1 and type 2 1776-1976 bicentennial dollars apart?
Thanks for asking. Type 1 – The reverse lettering, including the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and “ONE DOLLAR” have a blockier, sans-serif appearance. Type 2 – Reverse lettering is refined with serifs that much more closely resemble the lettering style ordinarily seen on the obverse of the Eisenhower Dollar.