Fair Analysis of Bicentennial Quarters: Do They Deserve Collector’s Attention?
The Bicentennial quarter stands apart from most U.S. circulating coins. Struck with the dual date 1776–1976, it marked the 200th anniversary of American independence and temporarily replaced the standard Washington reverse. Instead of the familiar eagle, the coin features a colonial drummer, a torch, and thirteen stars—symbols chosen to emphasize national origin rather than military …



