1976 (D) Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$6,463 MS68 01-04-2017 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1976 (D) Washington Quarter is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Bicentennial Coins 1976 series. The U.S. Mint produced 860.1 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 51% of the year's production. The obverse features the standard obverse for each denomination with dual dates 1776-1976 and the reverse displays special reverse designs: Colonial drummer boy (quarter), Independence Hall (half dollar), Liberty Bell and Moon (dollar). Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $10 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5897.
External References
Error Varieties(14)
1976-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1976-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1976-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1976-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1976-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1976-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1976-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
CU-25c-1976D-01 Cud
CU-25c-1976D-02R Cud
CU-25c-1976D-03R Cud
CU-25c-1976D-04R Cud
CU-25c-1976D-05R Cud
CU-25c-1976D-06R Cud
