Coin collecting combines history, art, and economics in a fascinating hobby.The uncommon bicentennial quarters with unusual features or mistakes are highly sought after.
The Double Die Obverse quarter, which has the date and the phrase "IN GOD WE TRUST" engraved twice, is very popular among fans.
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The Off-Center Strike quarter is another important find. It has an off-center image because the coin blank wasn't lined up correctly with the die when it was struck.
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Overstruck coins are rare among bicentennial quarters. They are made when a quarter is struck over a previously minted coin, leaving impressions of two different patterns.
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Most bicentennial quarters were copper-nickel clad, but a handful were silver for collector sets, enhancing their value.
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When you look at the back of the Full Drum Lines quarter, you can see clear, sharp drum lines that show an early strike from a new die.
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Bicentennial quarters are very important to coin collectors because they represent American past and independence.
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