Historical Figures

What are known errors of 1776-1976 circulated quarters?

There are several known errors of 1776-1976 circulated quarters.

1960-D Quarter doubled die reverse.

- This error is characterized by a doubling of the design elements on the reverse of the coin, including the words "United States of America," "In God We Trust," and the quarter eagle.

- The doubling is most noticeable on the letters "L" and "I" in "Liberty" and the "T" in "Trust."

1968-S Quarter broadstrike.

- This error occurred when a quarter was struck off-center, resulting in a wider-than-normal coin.

- Broadstruck coins are often flattened and have a "mushy" appearance.

- This error is particularly rare, as it is estimated that fewer than 100 broadstruck quarters were produced in 1968.

1976 Quarter doubled die obverse

- This error is characterized by a doubling of the design elements on the obverse of the coin, including the date, the words "Liberty" and "In God We Trust," and the portrait of George Washington.

- The doubling is most noticeable on the letters "E" and "R" in "Liberty," the "T" in "Trust," and the "N" in "1976."

- This error is relatively common, and it is estimated that several thousand doubled die obverse quarters were produced in 1976.