Bicentennial Coins

TerribleTudor

Hey guys,
I am new to this forum and very new to coin collecting in general. I found a bunch of bicentennial quarters, half-dollar pieces, and 2 dollar pieces. I don't know what their value is but I am most likely going to sell them. If someone could please help me out, that would be great.
Thanks!

MsMorrisine

Where did you find them?


2 dollar pieces?

$2 bills with Jefferson and series 1976?


Or one of these?

TerribleTudor

oh I'm sorry hahaha i meant i have 2 of the dollar pieces from 1976 not a coin that is worth $2.

MsMorrisine

Where did you get them?

TerribleTudor

i found them at my house.

BillJones

If what you have are the regular issue copper-nickel clad Bicentennial coins that were issued in 1975 and 1976, chances are they are worth face value. The only regular issue Bicentennial coins that are worth a premium are the certified coins (PCGS and to a lesser extent NGC) that have received high preservation grades of MS-66 and above.

There were also 40 % silver Bicentennial coins issued. These pieces were issued in Proof and Mint State, and they are worth more than face value. They were only issued in mint packaged sets at more than their face value and were not intended for general circulation. These pieces have a melt value that exceeds their face value, and high grade examples (MS or PR 66 or higher) do have a collector value.

MsMorrisine

Uncirculated proof coins will bring a premium over 25¢, 50¢ and $1

If they aren't proof, they'd need to be either 40% silver, high quality or some quality die varieties to be worth more than 25¢/50¢/$1


Pictures of both sides would help.

cladking

There are also some more desirable varieties worth a significant premium. Chief
among them is a Denver quarter with doubling in the ERTY of LIBERTY.

The only real chance of having much value is if they are pristine and in very high
grade. There is the Philly Ike type I that has a premium even in just MS-64 and
either '73 is worth a small premium.

These tend to be extremely common and generally well made so chances are you'll
not be able to get much of a premium if they are typical.

joeykoins

First of all, welcome to school! I say school because you will learn a vast amount of knowledge in coins as well as, ethics too. Have fun. Now about your coins, don't forget about the "toning" treasures out there on the Ike's! The toning on coins are very desirable to many. This can be profitable to the right collector as well.-joey

AUandAG

Welcome and as a new collector might I suggest:

Buy the book: the "Redbook" of US Coins

Also: never, that's NEVER clean your coins. Hold by the edges.

bob

joeykoins

<< <i>Welcome and as a new collector might I suggest:

Buy the book: the "Redbook" of US Coins

Also: never, that's NEVER clean your coins. Hold by the edges.

bob >>

Yeah Bob, good advise!-joey

19Lyds

Examine them for their mintmarks. If there is an small "S" located to the lower right of the bust, then these are 40% Silver coins and could have a small premium over their silver bullion value.

CnClad BiCentennial pieces were saved by the millions and as such, are about as common as wheat cents.

Small Fortunes will NOT be gained from selling the CnClad pieces (no Mintmark or a D Mintmark) as it may end up costing more than if they were simply spent.

PTVETTER