1976 Bicentenial Quater San Fransisco

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Doug2123
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I have 2 of these proof coins, and they are 40% silver. How do I know if its worth $1 million or not?

https://www.ps290q.com/1976-s-proof-bicentennial-quarter-type-4-value-1200000/

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  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    They're not.

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  • WQuarterFreddie
    WQuarterFreddie Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Doug2123 said:
    I have 2 of these proof coins, and they are 40% silver. How do I know if its worth $1 million or not?

    https://www.ps290q.com/1976-s-proof-bicentennial-quarter-type-4-value-1200000/

    Are they graded PR70DCAM grade (Proof 70 Deep Cameo) by PCGS?

  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not!

  • lcutler
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    No bicentennial quarter is worth a million dollars.

  • CoffeeTime
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    Doug. The site you referenced is just junk marketing. Sorry.

    Without seeing a photo, you likely have a nice coin. Whether it’s worth the money to get graded is up to you.

  • Doug2123
    Doug2123 Posts: 32 ✭✭
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    @CoffeeTime said:
    Doug. The site you referenced is just junk marketing. Sorry.

    Without seeing a photo, you likely have a nice coin. Whether it’s worth the money to get graded is up to you.

    Thanks for all the replies. Sites like this should be shut down than. My proof coins are very nice, but not sure how much proof coins go for. So don't know if its worth getting graded.

  • coinbuf
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    @Doug2123 said:

    @CoffeeTime said:
    Doug. The site you referenced is just junk marketing. Sorry.

    Without seeing a photo, you likely have a nice coin. Whether it’s worth the money to get graded is up to you.

    Thanks for all the replies. Sites like this should be shut down than. My proof coins are very nice, but not sure how much proof coins go for. So don't know if its worth getting graded.

    I suggest that you become familiar with the PCGS coinfacts, here is a screen shot from coinfacts for proof Bicentenial quarters. PCGS doesn't list a guide value but look at the auction results for the highest graded at PF69. In this case the result is outdated, but these sell at auction for less than it would cost you to have yours graded.

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    @Doug2123 said:

    @CoffeeTime said:
    Doug. The site you referenced is just junk marketing. Sorry.

    Without seeing a photo, you likely have a nice coin. Whether it’s worth the money to get graded is up to you.

    Thanks for all the replies. Sites like this should be shut down than. My proof coins are very nice, but not sure how much proof coins go for. So don't know if its worth getting graded.

    99.999% of 1976 proof coins are not worth getting graded. None of them are worth $1 million.

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  • cheezhed
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    Potential Scams: Be cautious of misleading claims, such as non-existent varieties like “Type 4” unless verified by recognized authorities in the numismatic world.
    1. What is a 1976-S Proof Bicentennial Quarter worth today? The typical 1976-S Proof Bicentennial Quarter in average condition is worth between $5 and $10. However, an exceptionally high-grade coin, like one certified PR70DCAM, can command prices ranging from thousands to over $1 million.
    5. Should I invest in Bicentennial Quarters? Investing in Bicentennial Quarters can be a rewarding experience, especially if you have a keen eye for rare and high-grade examples. However, like all collectibles, their value can fluctuate. It’s best to consult with experts and focus on coins authenticated by professional grading services.

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  • Catbert
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    “Investing in bicentennial quarters”. Absurd!

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  • johnny9434
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    Ya need a million of the quarters and your good 👍

  • yosclimber
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    The Type 4 1976-S PR70 DCAM quarters do exist.
    There are 1,583 of them at this grade level at present.
    https://www.pcgs.com/pop/detail/category/112?l=washington-quarter-1932-1998&ccid=0&t=3&p=PR&pn=2
    (scroll to the bottom of the page, where the Type 4 entry is found).

    However, the most they have ever sold for is $2,760.
    This auction record was back in 2007 when they were probably quite scarce.
    In recent years they have been selling for $150 - $290.
    https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1976-s-25c-silver-dcam/96008

    Very few 1976-s Proof quarters will grade PR70 DCAM, and it will likely cost you over $50 to get one graded.
    If it sells for $200, you would need a 25% chance of your coin grading PR70 DCAM, to break even in expected value terms.
    This is a poor investment, since the chances are likely under 5%.

    For a coin to be worth $1 million, usually less than 20 are known, and there has to be a substantial demand for them.

    It was wise of you to post here, where we can debunk the claims on that website you found.

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    The article was written by AI.

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