Learn how to estimate the value of the 1776–1976 Bicentennial Quarter in this guide from Benzinga. Also, discover the history of this iconic U.S. coin.

Interestingly, it was the first coin to feature dual dates "1776-1976". In the mid-1960s, the silver bullion price skyrocketed, and the US Mint diverted its production to copper-nickel coins.

About 1.7 billion bicentennial quarters were issued in 1975 and 1976, so the standard-issue coin isn't really considered rare ...

"Times of London" U.S. editor and author of "Royal Audience" David Charter talked about Queen Elizabeth II’s actions during the U.S. bicentennial celebration in 1976.

In 1976, the U.S. was awash with Bicentennial fever with red, white and blue everywhere to celebrate America’s 200th birthday. ... All of the coins were inscribed with the dates 1776-1976.

Bicentennial coins were issued by the U.S. Mint in 1975 and 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ... the coins bore the date 1776-1976.

The coin was minted in the years 1975 and 1976 and bore the dual dates of 1776-1976. During the release of the Bicentennial coin, none of this denomination carried the single date of 1975 or 1976.

The Mint produced the bicentennial coins between 1975 and 1976 as a special edition. They were notable for being the first U.S. quarters in more than 50 years to feature a special reverse design.