In 1976, the United States commemorated its 200th anniversary, two centuries after the Declaration of Independence.
To commemorate this historic milestone, the United States Mint issued the Bicentennial Quarter.
This coin was distinctive in both design and historical significance, and it rapidly became a treasured object among collectors.
The idea for a commemorative coin for America's bicentennial arose from a wish to mark the country's 200th birthday in a remarkable fashion.
The United States Mint held a design competition for the new quarter, which was won by Jack L. Ahr.
His winning design featured a colonial drummer on the reverse, representing the spirit of 1776, which was a significant departure from the typical eagle motif.The Bicentennial Quarter's design is full of meaning.
The colonial drummer, flanked by a torch of victory and thirteen stars signifying the original colonies, vividly symbolizes the American Revolution.
The obverse side preserved George Washington's portrait but was updated to include the dual date of 1776-1976, making it the first U.S. coin with a dual date.Although millions of Bicentennial Quarters were manufactured, certain rare variations are quite valuable.