Can anyone explain to me the different types of 1976 quarters and how to recognize them? The difference between conditions, circulated and etc. Thanks so much for your time.
What you are asking us to tell you requires a lot of studying and months - even years - of experience on your part. I recommend that you get a copy of of The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins (6th Edition). This book describes in detail how to grade US coins. Once you study the grading standards you should inspect lots and lots of coins to hone your newfound grading skills. By the way, the quarters you are asking about are Bicentennial Quarters. These coins were issued in 1975 and 1976 and are dated 1776-1976. So there are no quarters dated 1976. These coins were saved in huge quantities and do not carry a premium unless they are in high uncirculated (or Proof) condition.
1976 Coins Thanks Hobo, I was just trying to get some idea about some coins my mother had collected before she died. I don't know anything about coins. Sorry if I asked to much.
Welcome to the Forum JJ. Alot of people hoarded the Bi, coinage thus making is pretty much worthless over face value. The mint did produce some special coins during the run called Proofs that carry a small premium over face value. You might be able to get a little over face value for them if she happened to put away what are called OBW or Original Bank Wrapped rolls of them but really not worth the effort. The coins have more sentimental value to you as a keepsake from your mother than anything else. Good Luck with them and sorry to hear about your loss.
Look on the reeded edge of the quarters. If they are solid silver color on the edge then they may be silver. All of the normal coins for circulation will have a layer of copper in the middle. All of the slver coins were issued in special sets but some may have made it to circulation. Good luck and keep colecting coins.
