1976-S Bicentennial Silver Uncirculated Set

Set Highlights:

• Issuer: United States Mint
• Year: 1976
• Mint Mark: S (San Francisco)
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Composition: 40% Silver Clad
• Silver Content: 0.5381 Troy oz Actual Silver Weight
• Included Coins:
 • Bicentennial Washington Quarter
 • Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar
 • Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar
• Obverse Dates: Dual-dated “1776–1976”
• Packaging: Original U.S. Mint packaging (if included)

Design Highlights:

• Quarter Reverse: Colonial drummer designed by Jack L. Ahr.
• Half Dollar Reverse: Independence Hall designed by Seth G. Huntington.
• Dollar Reverse: Liberty Bell superimposed over the Moon designed by Dennis R. Williams.

Historical Significance:

The Bicentennial coinage program honored America’s 200th anniversary with temporary reverse redesigns on the quarter, half dollar, and dollar denominations. These coins became the first circulating U.S. commemorative-style designs widely released to the public in the modern era. In addition to standard clad circulation strikes, the San Francisco Mint produced special 40% silver collector versions in both proof and uncirculated finishes.

The 1976 Bicentennial series remains one of the most iconic and nostalgic modern U.S. coin programs ever issued.

Collectibility:

Collectors continue to pursue the 1976-S Silver Uncirculated Set for its silver content, historical importance, and attractive mint-state appearance. Sets with original government packaging remain especially popular, while high-grade certified examples often command additional premiums.