People who are interested in coins know that the value of a coin is not always what is written on the front of it. The worth of money really does show up over time for most of us. But for those lucky enough to own or find a rare coin that isn’t in circulation (these get bought up pretty quickly), they can often make money, even with very small amounts.
One example is a 25-cent coin that can sell for up to $20,000 at sale because it has special markings that make it valuable to collectors. The trick with these kinds of coins is to know how to spot them and figure out if their state is good enough to get the most money for them.
Even if the piece is only slightly damaged, it will still be worth more than it was. However, a serious collector will pay more for it if it is in better shape.
The 25-cent coin we talked about is a valuable one that was made by the US Mint in 1976 to celebrate the country’s 200th birthday. Because of the unique way it was made, the coin has value above and beyond its face value. In this case, there is another unusual thing about it that makes it even more valuable.
The US Mint has production centers, also known as “minting centers,” in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Coins from each of these centers have unique marks that show where they came from.
Usually, these coins have several layers of metal, such as nickel, copper, and zinc. But for the U.S. Bicentennial quarters, the San Francisco Mint made a special batch and covered them in 40% silver, which made them much more valuable.
We don’t know how much a regular U.S. Bicentennial quarter coin could fetch because it would depend on its condition, the paperwork that shows where it came from, and the specifics of the sale, but it would definitely be more than 25 cents.
But we do have sale data from the 1976-S bicentennial silver quarter, which is the special name these U.S. Bicentennial quarters got if they were made in San Francisco and coated in silver. According to Chronicle Collectibles, it sold for an amazing almost $20,000.
Special markings of this special 25 cent coin
The bicentennial Washington quarter was made to honor the United States’ 200th birthday. The unique dual date “1776-1976” on the front makes it easy to spot. The back, instead of the standard eagle, has 13 stars, a colonial drummer, and a torch of victory. It’s interesting that there were no 1975 quarters made because the bicentennial pattern was used on coins made in both 1975 and 1976.
On the front, there is a portrait of George Washington looking left, along with the words “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” He was the first president of the United States and held office from 1789 to 1797.
The colonial drummer stands out on the back, looking left, with the victory torch next to him. The words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the amount of the coin are around the drummer. The motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is close by. The bicentennial quarter was different from other Washington quarters because of its unique shape.
You can find one of these quarters because they are not very hard to find. However, if you want to collect the San Francisco mint version, it might be harder to find. No matter what kind of coin you find, you should always check your buy with a professional who can confirm where the item came from. This is especially important for more valuable versions of the coin.
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