The Bicentennial Quarter, issued in 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence, is no exception.
While millions of these quarters were minted, there are rare and secret features that can significantly boost the value of your collection.
One of the most distinctive features of the Bicentennial Quarter is the reverse design by Jack L. Ahr, featuring a Colonial drummer boy.
The sharpness and clarity of the drummer boy's features, especially the drumsticks and the texture of the drum, can indicate a high-quality strike.
Coins with exceptionally detailed drummers often come from early die states and are more desirable.
All Bicentennial Quarters feature the dual date "1776-1976," but not all dual dates are created equal.
Look closely at the spacing and alignment of the dates. Some rare variants exhibit slight misalignments or doubling, known as "double dies."