What happened to the 1976-D Bicentennial quarter?

The 1976-D Bicentennial Quarter is still doing its job, nearly a half-century after its issue in 1975 and 1976. Introduced alongside redesigned half dollars and dollar coins to mark the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the quarters were struck in the largest quantities of the three.

What is a double die error on a 1976 Bicentennial quarter?

This error happens when the die is struck multiple times and isn’t perfectly aligned each time. This misalignment creates a doubling effect. Look for doubling in the letters of “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the mint date “1776-1976.” A strong double die error can make a 1976 Bicentennial quarter extremely valuable.

How valuable is a 1976 quarter obverse variety coin?

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.