The value of a 1976 25-cent coin (Bicentennial quarter) can vary significantly depending on several factors:
- Face Value: Most 1976 Bicentennial quarters found in circulation are only worth their face value of $0.25.
- Uncirculated Condition: Quarters in excellent, uncirculated condition may fetch a slight premium, typically ranging from $0.50 to a few dollars, depending on their grade.
- Some 1976 Bicentennial quarters were minted with 40% silver at the San Francisco Mint (indicated by an “S” mintmark).
- Proof Quarters: These were produced for collectors and are typically worth more than their clad counterparts. Prices can range from $5 to $15 or more, depending on condition.
- Uncirculated Silver Quarters: In pristine, uncirculated condition, these can be quite valuable. For example, a 1976-S Silver Bicentennial Quarter in MS-69 condition can be worth $9,250. An MS69 silver quarter can be valued at $12,500.
- Doubled Die Errors: These errors, where the coin is struck twice, creating a noticeable doubling of the design elements (like the date, lettering or Washington’s profile), can be highly valuable, [according to Coin ID Scanner] . Prices for such errors can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the severity of the doubling and the coin’s condition.
- Other Errors: Off-center strikes, clipped planchets (where a portion of the coin is missing), or other unique errors can also increase the value of a 1976 Bicentennial quarter.
- Condition: The better the condition (less wear, fewer scratches, higher grade), the more valuable the coin will likely be.
- Mint Mark: Look for the mint mark on the obverse (front) of the coin, near George Washington’s ponytail.
– P (Philadelphia): No mint mark.
– D (Denver): “D” mint mark.
– S (San Francisco): “S” mint mark (found on proof and silver versions).
- Rarity: Errors or unique variations of the 1976 Bicentennial quarter are rarer and thus more desirable to collectors.
To determine the precise value of your 1976 quarter, it’s best to have it examined and graded by a professional coin grading service.
How much is a 1976 25 cent coin worth?
From my experience, According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Washington Quarter from 1776-1976 in circulated condition is worth between $0.50 and $1.50. However, on the open market 1776-1976 Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1150.
What makes the 1976 quarter so valuable?
According to Chronicle Collectibles, some of the Bicentennial Quarters were clad, meaning they were made of multiple layers of different metals. The rest, however, were composed of 40% silver, and those are the more valuable ones.