1976 Quarter Value
A worn 1976 quarter is worth its face value, 25¢.
Uncirculated ones bring $1–3, and a certified MS65 brings $10–25.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-D | 860,118,839 | 25¢ (face) | $1–3 | $10–25 |
| 1976 (no mint mark) | 809,784,016 | 25¢ (face) | $1–3 | $10–25 |
| 1976-S (40% silver) | 11,000,000 | $4.43 | $6–10 | $12–20 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Front of the coin, to the right of Washington's ponytail. Philadelphia added a P from 1980.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 5.67 grams
- 40% silver overall (silver-clad), 5.75 grams, 0.07396 troy oz of silver, worth $4.43 today
Varieties and errors to check
40% silver collector coins
Look for: An S mint mark and no copper stripe on the edge.
Only the San Francisco collector coins are silver; P and D drummer-boy quarters are face value unless uncirculated.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1976-D | For circulation | 860,118,839 |
| 1976 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 809,784,016 |
| 1976-S (40% silver) | Collector set, 40% silver | 11,000,000 |
| 1976-S | Proof (collector) — struck in 1975 | 2,845,450 |
| 1976-S | Proof (collector) — struck in 1976 | 4,149,730 |
| 1976-S | Proof (collector) — silver | 4,000,000 |
Questions
Is a 1976 quarter silver?
Only the San Francisco (S) collector coins sold in special sets are 40% silver. 1976 coins from circulation are copper-nickel clad. Look at the edge: a copper stripe means it is not silver.
Which 1976 quarter is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1976-D is worth the most, about $10–25 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1976 quarter?
Front of the coin, to the right of Washington's ponytail. Philadelphia added a P from 1980.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1976 quarters on eBay.
Other coins from 1976: 1976 half dollar, 1976 dollar, 1976 penny.
More Washington quarters: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.