A COIN collector has shared a rare error on a Bicentennial quarter that can make it worth thousands.
Bicentennial coin errors are some of the most highly sought-after coins because the coins themselves were only minted for a short time for America’s 200th birthday, increasing their collectors’ value.
Coin collector blueridgesilverhound recently shared a TikTok detailing what makes the 1976 Drummer Boy reverse Bicentennial quarter so rare.
The collector, whose real name is Shaun said: “It doesn’t look like a whole lot, but when you look up close you can see some pretty amazing clash dye issues.”
This particular coin has a few errors to look for that are due to a striking error from the planchet.
All errors can be found on the obverse (heads side) of the quarter.
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The first one is the torch, which should not be there, underneath Washington’s chin.
According to Shaun, this happened because part of the clashing that the die issued smacked together while no planchet was in place.
The next is a few of the letters left over from the reverse near Washington’s nose.
The last error is the star also leftover from the reverse right on the neck of George Washington and one in front of his mouth.
These coins can be worth anywhere from $6 and up to $6,463 depending on grade, error, and mintage.
According to SD Bullion, the Denver-minted Bicentennial was typically struck in better conditions, which is why they are worth more.
One featured on SD Bullion’s website sold for $6,463.
The Drummer Boy Bicentennial Quarter
The quarter was introduced in 1976 when America celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The quarter’s reverse design showcases Jack L. Ahr’s depiction of a soldier playing drums next to a torch circled by 13 stars, representing the original 13 states.
Under the victory torch is the national motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” on top.
The obverse of the Bicentennial design kept the famous George Washington design by John Flanagan.
Check your coin’s worth
Make sure to check your spare change for any rare pennies, nickels, dimes and other coins as many of them could sell for thousands.
Typically, the most valuable coins are ones with a low mintage or an error, as collectors find those coins are some of the rarest.
Additionally, coin experts will pay top dollar if they are also well-struck.
A great website to check if your coins are worth anything is eBay.
You just need to search the full coin name, select the “sold” listing and then toggle the search to “highest value”.
