Among the millions of coins that circulate daily across the United States, a few can fetch hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
According to the currency site U.S. First Exchange, a coin’s value depends on three main factors: its rarity, condition or grade, and the demand among collectors.
A coin can be worth far more than its face value if it’s rare—meaning it has unique features that most coins lack. When it’s also in excellent condition and few examples exist, its value rises even higher. This is true for some 1976 quarters, which have sold for thousands of dollars.
The 25-Cent Coin Worth Up to $4,500
The 1976 quarter without a mint mark, issued to celebrate the bicentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, can be worth thousands of dollars to collectors. Here are its key features to help you determine if you have one.
The obverse (head) of the coin displays a bust of President George Washington, along with the inscriptions LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the dates 1776–1976.
The reverse (tail) of the coin features a colonial drummer facing left and a torch of victory surrounded by thirteen stars. It also includes the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and QUARTER DOLLAR.
One of the key details that can make this coin worth thousands of dollars is the mint mark—the small letter showing where the coin was produced.
The 1976 quarter valued at up to $4,500 has no mint mark, D, or S, meaning it was minted at the Philadelphia Mint.
The Professional Coin Grading Service offers an estimate of what this coin with this “error” could be worth. A very good example- that is, an MS68 grade- could be worth $4,500.
If you think you have this or other coins that may be worth more than their face value, you can go to a pawn shop to have them valued. You can also look for specialized Facebook groups, check eBay or the Professional Coin Grading Service website.
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