1976 Bicentennial Quarter - Is It Worth Keeping?

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Ame1979 New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 5:06 pm * Your reply was split into its own topic and moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. * * Edited by Staff to clarify the topic title. Please put as much info in the title as possible; they are crucial. * Hello... I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me out if this Bicenntenial Quarter is worth something or worth keeping. Reference topic: https://goccf.com/t/430514 Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21589 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 5:11 pm to the CCF In that condition, you would be lucky to 25 cents for it. It has been eaten by acid. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95075 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 5:16 pm to CCF. It would appear that this quarter is very damaged, possibly soaked in acid, subjected to heat (you can see how the heat forced the cladding to come apart) or both. To me it would be a spender. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19127 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 5:43 pm A rather stark example of extreme post-strike damage. You could keep it as a curiosity piece... Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73806 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 5:54 pm To CCF! I agree with above. PMD. Worth only 25 cents. If it was me, I wouldn't keep it. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Freespeech57 Pillar of the Community United States 617 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 8:47 pm I would spend it if you can, it is pretty damaged Report this Post to the Staff
Ame1979 New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 02/09/2026 12:00 am Thank you to all. I guess ill just keep it as a curiosity piece as @ijn1944 commented. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10491 Posts	Posted 02/09/2026 03:11 am Yes eaten away by acid - copper is softer and dissolves faster than the cupro-nickel clad layers. Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6525 Posts	Posted 02/09/2026 03:17 am Looks like heat damage Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15395 Posts	Posted 02/09/2026 10:05 am to the CCF Yikes - that is one truly messed up coin. I'm not sure if you could spend it, even if you wanted to. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187840 Posts	Posted 02/09/2026 12:36 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2132 Posts	Posted 02/09/2026 10:47 pm Answer to your question, No, not worth keeping! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ame1979 Your invitation to jump into the fun on the "Coin Community Family" website. Need help? Just ask—many knowledgeable numismatic folks hang around here. Report this Post to the Staff
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