The Rarest and Most Expensive Bicentennial Quarters in Existence
Introduction to Bicentennial Quarters: The Bicentennial Quarters were issued in 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States' independence.
Minted in Large Quantities: While millions of Bicentennial Quarters were produced by the U.S. Mint in both Denver (D) and Philadelphia (P)
Uncirculated and Proof Coins: The rarest and most expensive Bicentennial Quarters tend to be those in uncirculated or proof condition, with much higher quality than typical circulation pieces.
Special Mints and Errors: Some of the most valuable Bicentennial Quarters come from special minting runs or have unique errors, such as doubling on the date or unusual die breaks
1964-D over mintmark," a coin struck with the "D" mintmark over a previous "D" mintmark, leading to a unique design flaw.
The 1976 Quarter with No Mintmark: While most Bicentennial Quarters have a "D" or "P" mintmark, a few rare coins from 1976 lack a mintmark, especially in proof form.
High-Grade Examples Fetching Premiums: Bicentennial Quarters in gem-grade conditions (graded MS-67 or higher by services like PCGS or NGC) can sell for hundreds