1776 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter errors and varieties exist!  Furthermore, bicentennial drummer boy coin errors and varieties are extremely valuable quarters.  Check out bicentennial error and variety coins worth looking for.

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For instance, doubling displays on both the obverse and reverse of some 1776 to 1976 quarters.  Note the device lettering of “In God We Trust” appearing stretched in the image below.  In other words, the letters display extra thickness.

Furthermore, struck-through grease errors on the drummer boy quarter is common and not considered rare.  However, a doubled die variety drummer boy quarter is rare and a coin specimen desired by rare coin collectors.  Moreover, a coin microscope is necessary to find doubled dies and for detecting other 1776-1976 bicentennial quarter errors. 

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For instance, a keen inspector examining 1976 mint sets lead to the discovery of a 1976-S bicentennial drummer boy quarter doubled die obverse variety coin!   Furthermore, even without being an error or variety coin, a 1976 quarter in flawless mint state condition is extremely valuable.  

1976 Drummer Boy Quarter Doubled Die Variety Value

For instance, a 1976 D PCGS AU55 FS-101 Double Doubled Die Obverse Washington Quarter graded AU55, (meaning almost uncirculated,) sold for $474.99.

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Furthermore, a 1976-D 25C DDO FS-101 graded MS65, sold for $3246.00.  In other words, the more pristine the condition of a bicentennial quarter dollar variety coin, the more valuable it is.

1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Value

Furthermore, bicentennial quarter errors sell for five dollars and up to thousands of dollars. However, I reiterate that it depends on the type of variety or error coin it is, and the condition of the quarter.  Appeal attracts higher bids.

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For instance, a 1976 no mint mark quarter graded MS63, sold for $633.00.   Additionally, a 1976-d bicentennial quarter graded MS68, sold for nearly $7000.00.

Finding Rare 1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarters
1976 bicentennial drummer boy quarter errors and varieties are most often discovered while hunting through original unwrapped bank rolls, through an inheritance, or in pocket change. 
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Furthermore, it’s easy to get an idea of its worth by comparing the condition of bicentennial quarters to the images online of the most valuable quarters that are already graded.

However,  there’s a required investment to have a coin graded.  For instance, sometimes it’s better to just list the coin for sale in raw condition on sites such as Ebay.

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In other words, the cost of investment doesn’t always increase the return of investment.  You don’t want to lose money from your investment.  You do however want to at least break even.

Furthermore, the best chance of finding a 1776 – 1976 bicentennial quarter error or variety in mint state condition is by searching through uncirculated original bank wrapped rolls.   Additionally, examine all 1976 mint sets for the 1976-s doubled die obverse quarter.

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1776 - 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Error & Variety Values

For instance, a 1976-D 25C Bicentennial doubled die obverse, titled DDO FS-101 (028) graded MS65, sold for nearly $4000.00.  Furthermore, doubled die variety listings are available to compare images via doubleddie.com.

Bicentennial Quarter Errors

Furthermore, PCGS has a 1976-D 25C Bicentennial Quarter — Struck on a Nickel Planchet Mint Error on record.  It was graded MS67, certified by NGC, and sold for more than $5000.00.

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1976 Quarter Errors

1776 – 1976 bicentennial quarters are certainly worth taking the time and making the effort to carefully examine.  They’ve sold in raw condition for $25.00 and up on Ebay!

1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter Design

In 1976 the quarter dollar had already used a portrait of George Washington on the front since 1932, the 200th anniversary of Washington’s birth.  

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Furthermore, the bicentennial design on the reverse features a colonial drummer boy and a victory torch surrounded by thirteen stars.  This quarter dollar was minted in the years 1975 and 1976, and display the dual dates of 1776-1976.

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Moreover, during the release of the Bicentennial quarters, no coins of this denomination carried the single date of 1975 or 1976. The 1776-1976 bicentennial coin is fondly called the “drummer boy quarter.”

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Looking for 1776 -1976 Bicentennial Quarter Errors

Furthermore, after being minted for only a short period of time, people hoarded bicentennial quarters by the rolls.  Those same people are now making profits selling single listings or selling the quarters by the roll online.   

Check out the die markings on a 2012 Alaska State doubled die reverse quarter!   Finally, this website is a partnered associate and contains affiliate links, which enable me to earn commissions from various partners. Full disclosure is available here.  Partners include Ebay, Amazon, Google Adsense, and others.

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2003 Missouri Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2003 Missouri Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2003 Missouri quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, observe a Missouri quarter error struck by an aging die.  It makes Washington’s face appear as scarred.  Have you found a 2003 Missouri “Scarface” quarter?  Look for specimens in mint state condition! 

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Coins Worth Money

Furthermore, Scarface coins are worth money.  For instance, a Scarface silver dollar coin graded MS64, sold for a whopping $18,000.00! Moreover, it got its Scarface variety name from the die cracks streaking across the face on the Morgan Dollar.  It too was formed by an aged die.

The best chance of finding a rare and valuable uncirculated 2003 Missouri Scarface variety quarter dollar in mint state condition, is by searching original wrapped bank rolls for them.  Moreover, it’s how I found this one!

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Additionally, examining 2003 mint sets ensures a high mint state grade proof specimen, if you can find one.  Furthermore, this 2003 Missouri quarter dollar displays several other unique die markings from an aged die.  Keep scrolling to see.

How Scarface Coins are Formed

Die chips or raised “blobs of metal” appear at design stress points.  Moreover, they’re noticeable in recessed areas of certain letters or numbers. However, they’re found anywhere on a coin.” –  coneca.org.   

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Furthermore, “a die crack is a raised thin line displaying on the fields and across devices of a coin. The patterns act like a fingerprint, pinpointing an exact position in the die progression,” hence this 2003 Missouri quarter dollar Scarface coin.

 Missouri State Quarter Doubled Die Varieties & Errors

2003 Missouri quarter doubled die varieties also exist, and listings are available via doubleddie.comMoreover, the doubling displays beneath Washington’s ear lobe.  Additionally, a fellow coin collector made a 2003 Missouri quarter error coin discovery, displaying a missing clad layer error.  

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Missouri Quarter Value

However, Missouri quarters don’t have to be a variety or have any errors to be worth money.  In other words, condition makes an impact on value. For instance, a 2003-P 25C Missouri state quarter graded MS68, sold for more than $4000.00!  Talk about striking it rich with pocket change!

Furthermore, various types of Missouri quarter rarities exist.  For instance, the waffled quarter collection!  Consequently, Missouri waffled quarters in raw condition are $20 and up! Observe the most recent sales to get an idea of current market going prices via Ebay. 

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Missouri Quarter Design

2003 Missouri quarters highlight Lewis and Clark’s historical return to St. Louis down the Missouri River.  Additionally, the Gateway Arch National Park is featured in the background.” – usmint.gov.

Missouri Quarter Telling History

Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery navigated the Missouri River in 1804.  However, the Gateway Arch wasn’t built until 1965.  Furthermore, putting the two features together shared the important part Missouri played in settlers moving westward.  Additionally, Missouri was the state furthest west in the United States at that time.

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“Moreover, it was a good place for people to form wagon trains and begin their journeys westward.  Missouri wasn’t a state in 1804 because it was still part of the Louisiana Territory.

However, St. Charles, Missouri was an established city, and with Sacagawea enlisted to help translate, the Corps of Discovery used it as their starting point of their history-making exploration.” – usmint.gov.  Additionally, Jacob Zumwalt, who built Zumwalt’s Fort, is one of my ancestors.  Zumwalt was my grandmother’s maiden name. 

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Preserving Rare Quarters

Furthermore, numismatists recommend removing quarters found in pristine condition from circulation and preserving them in protective coin sleeves.  More importantly, keep in mind how coins with the lowest population of the highest mint state grades are the most valuable to collect.

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Additionally, attend coin shows for additional opinions.  Approach a local coin dealer and offer an appraisal fee for their time and attention.  Five bucks can get them a cup of coffee and will make them happier to help you again.

Sending coins to be authenticated and encapsulated by a reputable grading company, such as ANACS, is an option.  If the goal is to sell immediately, then don’t get your hopes up high for a large profit.

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Gateway Arch National Park

Finally, make reservations to visit Gateway Arch National Park and enjoy the mighty Mississippi river in all its amazing glory.  Take a virtual tour here!  If you liked this article, then read about a rare 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die quarter.  Bookmark the article to help you know what to look for. Happy hunting!

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2018 Minnesota Voyageurs Quarter

2018 Minnesota Voyageurs Quarter Varieties, Errors, & Values

2018 Minnesota Voyageurs Quarter errors and varieties exist!  Have you found any with these die markings?   Furthermore, John Wexler’s website listed a 2018 Minnesota Voyageurs quarter doubled die variety as 2018-P 25¢ MN WDDR-001

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An interior die break displays on the underside of the loon of a 2018 Minnesota quarter

In other words, “minor doubling displays on the upper right side of the large rock to the right of the loon’s head.”   However, there are more anomalies to search for.

Voyageurs National Park Quarter

For instance, this 2018 Minnesota quarter displays an interior die break on the loon, and a die chip as an extra rock on the side of the cliff.  Furthermore, feeder finger errors are noted with arrows in the images below.

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A die chip shows as an extra rock on the side of the cliff.

As a result of making a quarter more rare, 2018 Voyageurs quarters with interior die breaks are collectible coins.  For instance, observe the 2018 Minnesota quarter die breaks appearing as falling rocks off the cliff.

A microscope isn’t needed to spot that error.   Furthermore, keep watch of the recent sales on Ebay to get an idea of current market value for these types of coins in raw condition.

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2018 P Minnesota Voyaguers National Park Quarter Obverse

Moreover, the best chance of finding rare and valuable Minnesota quarters is by searching uncirculated original wrapped bank rolls.  Additionally, examining 2018 mint sets ensures a mint state specimen.




 Voyageurs National Park Quarter Design
“Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park was established in 1971 “to preserve the scenery, geological conditions, and waterway system” inherent to the park, protecting 218,054 acres, including 84,000 acres of water. 
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Die Chips Form An Extra Rock on a 2018 National Park Quarter

Furthermore, this national park consists of miles of undeveloped shoreline, with hundreds of islands and numerous lakes.  Moreover, the combination of rocky shorelines, southern boreal and northern hardwood forests, and open water create a distinct home for bald eagles, loons, black bears, moose, and wolves.” – usmint.gov




2018 Voyageurs Quarter Values

Grade, mintage, and population of a graded quarter influences the price.  The values of error quarters, range from five dollars and up in raw condition.  Minnesota quarter errors sell for five dollars and up in raw condition on Ebay.  In other words, the bigger the interior die break, the more valuable the coin.

Furthermore, hold on to any national park quarters in pristine condition.  For instance, a 2018-D VOYAGEURS QUARTER graded MS68 PL (proof-like,) sold at auction for $595.00.  That quarter is valuable because of its flawless condition, and rare proof-like appearance.

Voyageurs National Park Quarter Feeder Finger Error
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Feeder Finger Error Above The Loon's Head




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Image of 2018 Voyageurs Quarter With Feeder Finger Errors
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Feeder Finger Errors Around The Rocks of The 2018 Minnesota Quarter

Check out an examination of a 2008 Hawaii State quarter error, but first watch the video below of other national park quarters that are rare.

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2020 American Samoa Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2020 American Samoa Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values

2020 American Samoa quarter errors and varieties exist!  It was a year rife with mistakes slipping out of the mint.  The United States Mint had to ramp up production of national park quarters because of the coin shortage.  

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Arrows Note a Struck-through Bat Quarter Error

Moreover, pressure to produce a greater quantity impacted quality, meaning more error coins escaped the mint.  For instance, as shown, struck-through error quarters are most prominent on the American Samoa bat quarters.

2020 American Samoa Quarter Values

Furthermore, 2020 national park quarters are very valuable!  For instance, a 2020-D quarter graded MS67, sold at auction for $621.00.  Additionally, a 2020 S American Samoa quarter graded MS67, sold for $295.00.  These quarter dollar coins are valuable because of their high mint state grades.

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Arrows note a form of doubling displayed in the letters "U" & "M" of UNUM

Moreover, a 2020 D American Samoa NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $330.00.  In other words, coins don’t have to have errors to be valuable, if they’re in pristine condition.  For instance, a 2020 P American Samoa NP quarter graded MS68, sold at auction for $400.00.

2020 American Samoa Quarter Errors & Varieties

Furthermore, did you note in the image above how doubling displays in several letters of “America” on this 2020 American Samoa national park quarter?  Additionally, did you know that machine doubling exists on a coin that’s also a genuine doubled die?   While not likely to sell at a coin shop, unique national park quarters with machine doubling do sell on Ebay

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Additionally, doubled die reverse variety quarters are rare and therefore extremely valuable.   The best chance of finding mint state grade doubled die reverse variety quarters is by searching through original wrapped bank rolls sold via Ebay.

How to Flip Coins like People Flip Houses

Furthermore, inexperienced rare coin hunters are making new discoveries just by doing their diligent research of learning what to look for.  For instance, once you know what you’ve found, take good pictures to upload and be honest in the description.  Then practice patience once you’ve created and launched your own Ebay listing.

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As a result, you should find yourself flipping coins online in the same way people flip houses.  Additionally, searching 2020 mint sets ensures a mint state grade proof specimen.

2020 National Park of American Samoa Quarter Design

The 2020 bat quarters feature a Samoan fruit bat mother hanging in a tree with her pup.  Unfortunately, the 2020 bat quarter dollar coin also gained notoriety over its design in 2020. 

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American Samoa Quarter Dollar

Excitedly, these quarters display feeder finger errors, struck-through errors (blind bat quarter,) off-center errors and more! However, also look for the West Point Mint special edition privy mark on 2020 quarters.

2020 w quarters also display errors and varieties.  Most importantly, get a  coin microscope!  It’s an essential tool required for successfully finding rare variety coins.

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An arrow notes a die chip on the bat's ear of a 2020 American Samoa Quarter
Where to Find Flawless Coins

Furthermore, unless you know where to get flawless coins, or come across one in pocket change, the 2020-w American Samoa quarters in high mint state grades are only available for purchase through private coin dealers.

Moreover,  major auction agencies will only consign a coin that’s graded and certified by a reputable grading company, such as ANACS.

American Samoa National Park History

The National Park of American Samoa is located southwest of Hawaii.  Furthermore, the site includes sections of three islands.  It’s one of the most remote in the U.S. National Park System.  Moreover, these islands from the mountaintops to the coast, are all tropical rain-forest.

The park’s area combined is 13,500 acres, with 4,000 acres underwater.”  Plan a visit to this not so secret paradiseTake the appropriate precautions as you make reservations and set yourself up to experience the adventure of a lifetime.

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However, even if you can’t go on an extravagant national park vacation, you can still keep an eye out for a bat quarter error in pocket change.  Most importantly, keep watch for all new discoveries of National Park Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Varieties.   Happy hunting!

Coin Hunting Resources

Additionally, bookmark doubleddie.com and the master listings on varietyvista.com for doubled die images to use as references.  Invest in the tools and educational material to study.  For instance, “The Cherry-Picker’s Guide” is recommended by numerous coin shops.

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Arrow points to die chip on a bat wing
The Great American Coin Hunt & West Point Quarters

Finally, only two million of the West Point quarters were minted of each 2019 & 2020 special edition designs.  In other words, if you notice a W mint mark on the front of any quarters, then keep them.  They’re very rare and valuable! 

The Great American Coin Hunt is a positive historical event that took place during the years of 2019 and 2020.  Check out what a rare Special Edition 75th Privy Mark West Point Mint 2020 W Weir Farm Quarter with a die crack looks like next.

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