This Bicentennial Quarter Could Be Worth $19,000 – Here’s How to Find One

While most 1776-1976 quarters are worth just 25 cents, a rare error variety has sold for $19,000+ at auction. If you know what to look for, you might discover this hidden treasure in your pocket change.

The $19,000 Bicentennial Quarter: What Makes It Special?

The 1976-D Doubled Die Obverse quarter is one of the most valuable modern errors due to:
✔️ Extremely limited production – only a handful confirmed
✔️ Dramatic doubling visible to the naked eye
✔️ Denver Mint origin (“D” mint mark)
✔️ Pristine examples (MS-67+) command record prices

5 Steps to Identify the Rare 1976-D Error

1. Find Bicentennial Quarters

• Look for 1776-1976 dates in:
  • Pocket change
  • Old coin jars
  • Bank rolls

2. Check for the “D” Mint Mark

• Located near Washington’s ponytail
• Only Denver-minted coins have this error

3. Examine “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”

• Use a 10x magnifier
• Look for clear doubling (like a shadow effect)
• Most obvious on:
  • The “L” and “B” in “LIBERTY”
  • The “G” in “GOD”

4. Verify the Doubling is Genuine

• True doubled dies show split serifs (tiny lines on letters)
• Machine doubling (worthless) looks flat and shelf-like

5. Get It Graded by PCGS or NGC

• Ungraded coins sell for $500-$1,000
• MS-65+ examples fetch $5,000-$19,000

Real Auction Prices

💰 $19,200 – PCGS MS-67 (2021)
💰 $9,400 – NGC MS-66 (2023)
💰 $3,800 – PCGS AU-55 (2022)

Warning: Don’t Be Fooled!

❌ The drummer side doesn’t matter – focus on the obverse (Washington side)
❌ Most 1976 quarters are worth 25¢ – only the 1976-D doubled die is valuable
❌ Cleaning ruins value – never polish or scrub coins

What to Do If You Find One

1. Handle by edges only (no fingerprints!)
2. Take high-resolution photos of the doubling
3. Submit to PCGS/NGC for authentication
4. Sell through Heritage Auctions for maximum value

Free $19K Quarter Evaluation

📧 Email macro photos to BicentennialExperts@RareQuarters.com
📞 Call 1-800-QUARTER-19K for expert verification

*”I found mine in a tip jar – it graded MS-65 and sold for $6,200!”* – Mark T., Ohio

[🔍 Certified by PCGS | 📅 Updated July 2024]

P.S. Only a few dozen of these errors are known to exist. Yours could be the next discovery!

Reply “BI1976D” for priority authentication.