1976 (S) Proof 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
$6,038 11-03-2010 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1976 (S) Proof Washington Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Bicentennial Coins 1976 series. The U.S. Mint produced 7.1 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with less than 1% of 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value is approximately $15. 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 #6007.
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Error Varieties(6)
1976-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1976-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1976-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1976-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1976-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
