Are bicentennial quarters worth anything over face?

AnkurJ · June 30, 2009 1:13PM

For some reason....there have been a ton in the cash registers where I work. I mean rolls upon rolls. I have seen more than half of the quarter bin filled with them!

Someone finally cash out after years of holding them hoping they would go up in value?

Ankur

TomB · June 30, 2009 1:19PM

Circulated, clad bicentennial quarters are generally worth face value only.

RichieURich · June 30, 2009 1:23PM

<< Circulated, clad bicentennial quarters are generally worth face value only. >>

What he said. Except for the 1976-D DDO-1 quarter, which is worth a big premium.

Cam40 · June 30, 2009 1:26PM

ya i think one would have to be a nice gem just to budge the needle.

TwoSides2aCoin · June 30, 2009 1:30PM

<< Circulated, clad bicentennial quarters are _________ worth face value ______. . >>

I agree with nearly all of what Tom B says.

AnkurJ · June 30, 2009 1:36PM

What does the ddo look like?

droopyd · June 30, 2009 3:57PM

<< Circulated, clad bicentennial quarters are generally worth face value only. >>

There was someone several years ago with a standing offer to pay 28 cents each for these, I believe he ran a regular classified ad in CW.

thisnamztaken · June 30, 2009 4:30PM

For comparison, a couple of 1976 PCGS PR69DCAM quarters just ended on eBay tonight for $8.60/Clad and $13.60/Silver.

rbf · June 30, 2009 6:38PM

<< There was someone several years ago with a standing offer to pay 28 cents each for these, I believe he ran a regular classified ad in CW. >>

Yes. The guy in the back of Coin World currently pays $11.50 per roll for these (or 28.75 cents each.) On eBay they go for around $14-$15.00 per roll.

Also, I'm not surprised that a lot more of these are turning up in circulation all of a sudden. It's definitely a sign of the economy... many people are cashing in their coin collections just to try and make ends meet. This is further evidenced by the fact that the Mint's circulating coin production figures have fallen off a cliff in 2009.

Foxer · June 30, 2009 6:47PM

My grandma used to save them whenever she found one in circulation.
For several years I would give her whatever I found and after she died we had collected about 3 mason jars full.
I ended up just cashing in on them because they aren't worth much more than face in circulated condition.

However; the experience probably fueled my current coin collecting addiction.

And it made me feel good to be giving things to help her, no matter what the face value was.

PerryHall · June 30, 2009 10:20PM

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<< Circulated, clad bicentennial quarters are generally worth face value only. >>

There was someone several years ago with a standing offer to pay 28 cents each for these, I believe he ran a regular classified ad in CW. >>

When you factor in shipping costs, it would be cheaper to just spend them.

Cam40 · July 2, 2009 2:08PM

I agree with nearly all of what Tom B says.

and well you should

AnkurJ · July 2, 2009 3:09PM

The roll i "bought" all look unc.

DeutscherGeist · April 14, 2011 12:21PM

What exactly is this 1976-D DDO-1 quarter?

How would I recognize its markings. I hoard many bicentennial quarters thinking they were worth something. The silver quarters are certainly still good to hoard, though. That type of picking is still worthwhile with the way silver prices have been going.

savoyspecial · April 14, 2011 12:32PM

Ankur,

for a pic of the Denver DDO go here and scroll to the bottom

TheBigB · April 14, 2011 12:35PM

My local dealer gives me them in change.

DeutscherGeist · April 14, 2011 12:48PM

I saw the picture, but since I am very novice when it comes to lightside coins, I cannot see what to look for still. I have some quarters with the letter D behind Washington's hair tail. Are the Letters "LIB" double striked or something?

OldEastside · April 14, 2011 1:13PM

<< Ankur,

for a pic of the Denver DDO go here and scroll to the bottom >>

Found a circ DDO 10 years ago and sold it for $125.00 it was f/vf.
I have the habit of keeping them from change. Good Luck

Steve

AnkurJ · April 14, 2011 1:36PM

Wow...ressurection of a two year old thread!

llafoe · April 14, 2011 1:39PM

<< Wow...ressurection of a two year old thread! >>

On the US Coin Forum, you will live forever!

OldEastside · April 14, 2011 1:51PM

<< Wow...ressurection of a two year old thread! >>

Dang, its a good thing I got rid of aol dialup or you would see this reply in 2013

Steve

Meltdown · April 14, 2011 4:03PM

Well now. I guess I should look in here for a DDO - I bought 5 UNC Denver rolls a few years ago from my local shop for $11 each.
I opened one roll, and sold a couple others. I still have 2 unopened, but I have never checked them with a loupe.

ricko · April 14, 2011 9:03PM

Always something new to check... I have a box of bicentennials.... guess maybe I saved them for a reason. Cheers, RickO

TwoSides2aCoin · April 14, 2011 9:17PM

<< 

<< Wow...ressurection of a two year old thread! >>

Dang, its a good thing I got rid of aol dialup or you would see this reply in 2013

Steve >>

One of the primary reasons for my continued stay here is due to the joy derived from the laughter others instill.
Thank you for that !!!

LeeBone · April 14, 2011 9:17PM

Time to go searching all of my saved 76-D quarters.......

SaorAlba · April 14, 2011 10:50PM

<< 
Also, I'm not surprised that a lot more of these are turning up in circulation all of a sudden. It's definitely a sign of the economy... many people are cashing in their coin collections just to try and make ends meet. This is further evidenced by the fact that the Mint's circulating coin production figures have fallen off a cliff in 2009. >>

Which is why 40% halves, and Ike Dollars are making frequent appearances in my bank's teller drawers until I occasion them. Also seeing many older USA notes like 1934 and 1950 etc.

Are bicentennial quarters worth anything over face?

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