People collect rare coins because they unite history with art and finance plus some examples now bring in millions of dollars. The Bicentennial Quarter holds its place as a well-known example with a $24 million price among seven other remarkable quarters valued at more than $50 million each. People collect these coins because they provide … Read more
The story of the $80 million Bicentennial Quarter is more myth than reality, but it highlights the excitement of coin collecting and the possibility of hidden treasures. Whether you’re a collector or just curious, knowing what makes the Bicentennial Quarter special and potentially valuable can add a new perspective to your hobby. Bicentennial quarters unique. … Read more
The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter is a very special coin for collectors and coin enthusiasts. It was designed to commemorate America’s 200th birthday, and the coin has a unique design: a colonial drummer on the reverse and George Washington on the obverse. With a dual date “1776-1976” it instantly recognized, and added a historical aspect. Although … Read more
The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter is an interesting U.S. coinage which was minted in honor of the 200th anniversary of America’s independence. Most quarters, however, are worth only their face value, although some rare examples have been observed by collectors and earned considerable values. Let us learn the facts about these coins and how to identify … Read more
Introduction Philately is so much more than an interest; it is a quest through history, art, and even the excitement of watching the world’s hidden treasures. Although numerous coins may be valuable for their appearance or historical characteristics some of the quarters may cost considerably more than their face value. Therefore, let’s zoom in on … Read more
Introduction One definitive item worth mentioning about American quarters is the 1976 Bicentennial quarter that separated itself by means of an illustration of a colonial drummer as well as the double date, 1776–1976. Most Bicentennial quarters are relatively easy to find but a few rare ones such as this one that recently sold for nearly … Read more
The Bicentennial Quarter, 1976, is more than a coin; it is a commemorative piece marking the anniversary of the 200th year of American independence. There are many Bicentennial Quarters that are common, but some rare varieties are very coveted collector’s pieces and can be worth thousands of dollars. One of the five most expensive Bicentennial … Read more
Is the new coin which you carry in your pocket or the one lying in your jar going to be the one cooler to millions? While all the other coins in the 1976 Bicentennial series are shells, there is a Bicentennial Quarter that could be worth about $400,000. It is just a currency which most … Read more
If you’ve ever flipped through your loose change, you might have missed a small fortune hiding in plain sight. Among the many coins in circulation, Bicentennial Quarters are some of the rarest and most valuable. The U.S. Mint issued these special quarters in 1976 to celebrate America’s 200th anniversary. While most of these coins are … Read more
The Bicentennial Quarter minted in 1976 has an endearing value for collectors and numismatists alike. Minted to celebrate America’s 200th anniversary, this coin has an excellent reverse design – a colonial drummer and a George Washington obverse side. Because of the dual date “1776-1976,” it is easily distinguished as well as historically memorable. Most of … Read more