Quarter Worth Found in Circulation
🇺🇸 Rare Bicentennial Quarter Discovery Shocks Collectors
A collector’s follower recently made an exciting discovery — a valuable Bicentennial “Drummer Boy” Quarter (1776–1976) that was found in everyday pocket change and later confirmed by professional grading services.
Even better news?
You could already have one too.
While most Bicentennial quarters are worth only 25 cents, certain Denver-mint doubled-die varieties can sell for $15–$18 or more, depending on condition.
Below is a simple, step-by-step guide to help you check your coin.
🪙 What Is the Bicentennial “Drummer Boy” Quarter?
To celebrate America’s 200th anniversary, the U.S. Mint released special quarters in 1975 and 1976.
Instead of the traditional eagle on the reverse, these coins feature a colonial drummer boy, which is why collectors call them the “Drummer Boy Quarter.”
Most were heavily circulated — but a small number were struck with rare errors.
✅ Step-by-Step: How to Check If Your Quarter Is Valuable
🔍 Step 1: Check the Mint Mark
Look on the front (obverse) of the coin, just to the right of Washington’s ponytail.
You are looking for:
D = Denver Mint
Only Denver-minted coins are known to carry this specific doubled-die variety.
🔎 Step 2: Examine the Word “LIBERTY”
This is the most important step.
Look closely at the word LIBERTY on the front of the coin.
Signs of a doubled-die error include:
- Thick or doubled letters
- Extra lines inside the letters
- Most noticeable on the R and T
- Slight doubling across multiple letters
If the letters look thin and sharp with no doubling, it is likely a normal coin.
🏆 Step 3: Check the Condition
The recently discovered example was graded:
MS64 (Mint State 64)
Higher-grade coins are worth more.
Coins with heavy wear, scratches, or damage will still have value if doubled, but usually less.
🧾 Step 4: Get Professional Certification
If you believe your coin shows doubling, submit it to:
- PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)
- NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company)
Certification confirms authenticity and greatly improves resale value.
💵 How Much Is This Quarter Worth?
Confirmed example details:
- Coin: 1976-D Bicentennial Quarter (Doubled Die)
- Grade: MS64
- Market Value: $15–$18
While not a jackpot coin, it is still 60–70 times face value for a coin many people overlook.
⚠️ Important Collector Tips
- ❌ Do NOT clean the coin
- 🧤 Handle by the edges only
- 📦 Store in a coin flip or capsule
- 📊 Certified coins sell faster and for more money
🧠 Final Thoughts
Millions of Bicentennial quarters exist — but only a small fraction were struck with this Denver doubled-die error.
That means one could already be sitting in your change jar.
Take two minutes and check.
You might be holding an easy $15–$18 treasure. 🪙💰
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