A Bicentennial coin’s value varies significantly based on several factors, including:
- Bicentennial quarters: Most circulated Bicentennial quarters are worth around their face value (25 cents), but some can be worth much more depending on their condition and whether they have rare minting errors.
- Bicentennial dollars: Circulated Bicentennial Eisenhower dollars are usually worth their face value ($1). Some special collector versions, particularly those with silver content or errors, can be more valuable. For example, a 1976-D Type I Eisenhower Dollar in pristine, uncirculated condition can sell for as much as $3400. A 1976-D Type II in uncirculated condition can sell for up to $7500.
Coins in better condition (graded higher) are generally more desirable and worth more to collectors. Coins are graded on a scale from Poor (P) to Mint State (MS). A Bicentennial quarter in pristine, uncirculated condition can be worth up to $6,000.
Some Bicentennial coins have errors or rare varieties that make them more valuable to collectors. For example:
- Double Die Errors: These occur when a coin’s design is accidentally stamped twice, resulting in a “ghost” effect on the letters and numbers. One article states that a 1976-D quarter obverse die cap error sold for $2,880.
- Clipped Planchet Errors: These coins are minted with a piece missing, making them rare and valuable.
- Overstruck Errors: Some Bicentennial quarters were overstruck on other coins, such as dimes, leading to unique and valuable error coins.
- Rare varieties: A Rare Bicentennial Quarter worth nearly $45 million, likely a unique mint error, has been appraised at this amount.
Bicentennial coins were minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D mint mark), and San Francisco (S mint mark). San Francisco minted proof coins and 40% silver coins, which are more valuable.
Note: Cleaning coins is generally not recommended, as it can reduce their value. Consulting with a reputable coin dealer or grading service is recommended for an accurate appraisal of a Bicentennial coin’s value.
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1776-1976 S SILVER Eisenhower Dollar Value
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $12.75 and $14.