These quarters, featuring a unique design with a colonial drummer on the reverse and a dual date of 1776-1976, are typically worth their face value in circulated condition.
One of the most sought-after varieties is the Double Die Obverse (DDO) Bicentennial Quarter.
The doubling can be seen on the inscriptions "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
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This error occurs during the minting process when the die strikes the planchet twice, slightly misaligned each time.
High-grade examples, especially those with pronounced doubling, have sold for over $150,000.
Proof coins are struck with extra care to produce a mirror-like finish, typically sold to collectors.
Occasionally, a proof Bicentennial Quarter can have an error such as a double strike, off-center strike, or missing clad layer.
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