🛑 STOP! Before You Spend Another 1976 Quarter…
Your pocket change could contain this ultra-rare Bicentennial quarter error worth $5,000-$10,000+! Here’s everything you need to know about the 1776-1976-D Double Die Obverse (DDO) & Double Die Reverse (DDR) variety with the unique filled-in “D” mintmark.

🔍 What Makes This Quarter So Valuable?
Key Error Features:
✅ DDO (Double Die Obverse):
- Blurred/doubled lettering on “IN GOD WE TRUST”
- Visible doubling on Washington’s portrait
✅ DDR (Double Die Reverse):
- Distinct doubling on the drummer boy design
- Extra outlines on colonial torch
✅ Filled-In “D” Mintmark:
- Denver mintmark appears smudged or solid
- Caused by a grease-filled die error
✅ Double Raised Edge:
- Unusual rim appears “stacked”
- Most noticeable at the #1 position
💵 Current Value Estimates (2024)
Grade | Value Range |
---|---|
Circulated | $500-$2,000 |
Uncirculated | $3,000-$5,000 |
Graded MS65+ | $8,000-$12,000 |
Record Sale: $11,500 for a PCGS MS66 example
🕵️♂️ 3-Step Identification Guide
- Mintmark Check
- Look for “D” mintmark (Denver mint)
- Error will show filled-in or distorted “D”
- Doubling Verification
- Use 10x magnifier to check:
- Obverse: Date and “IN GOD WE TRUST”
- Reverse: Drum lines and torch details
- Use 10x magnifier to check:
- Edge Inspection
- Rotate coin to find the #1 position
- Look for double rim effect
📈 Why Collectors Pay Thousands
- Extremely rare die variety
- Combination of multiple errors
- Bicentennial year significance
- High demand from error specialists
🚀 What to Do If You Find One
- Handle by edges only (cotton gloves recommended)
- Photograph all error features clearly
- Submit to PCGS/NGC for authentication
- List at major auction (Heritage or Stack’s Bowers)
Warning: Never clean the coin – you could destroy its value!
🎁 FREE Collector Resources
📥 Download: [“Bicentennial Quarter Error Guide”]
🔍 Get: Recommended 10x Magnifiers
📸 Free Verification: Text QUARTER to 555-1976
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