In 1976, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Mint released special edition quarters featuring a unique dual date “1776–1976” and a distinctive reverse design. These coins have become popular among collectors due to their historical significance and unique design.
🔹 1976 (P) Clad Quarter
Design & Composition:
- Obverse: Features the familiar portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan.
- Reverse: Showcases a colonial drummer boy with a torch encircled by 13 stars, symbolizing the original colonies. This design was created by Jack L. Ahr.
- Composition: Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel over a pure copper center.
- Diameter: 24.3 millimeters.
- Weight: 5.67 grams.
Mintage & Availability:
- Total Mintage: Approximately 809,784,016 coins were produced at the Philadelphia Mint, denoted by the absence of a mint mark.
- Circulation: Many of these coins were widely circulated, making them common in lower grades.
Value Estimates:
- Circulated Condition: Typically worth between $0.30 and $0.85.
- Uncirculated Condition:
- MS63: Approximately $4.
- MS65: Around $26.
- MS68: Can reach up to $4,500, though such high-grade specimens are rare.
Notable Sales:
- A 1976 Clad Bicentennial Quarter in regular strike sold for $1,821 in 2022.
