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1776~2026-D Declaration of Independence Quarter MS Values
Details
To celebrate America's SemiQ in 2026, the Mint updated well-known American coinage, such as the circulating quarter. Five (5) different unique obverse and reverse designs were created for this one-year quarter series to celebrate American heritage and history.
Obverse: The obverse design features Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States. The inscriptions are “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1776 ~ 2026.”
Reverse: The reverse design depicts the Liberty Bell ringing. While it is unclear whether it rang out in July 1776, the Liberty Bell often rang to draw people near and share an announcement, or a declaration. The Bell’s crack is visible; the fragility of the Bell echoing the fragility of a young nation at its founding. The inscriptions are “THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “LIBERTY,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Source: US Mint
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Coinage Type:
SemiQ America 250 quarter
Coinage Years:
2026
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Mint Mark:
D
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Declaration of Independence
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.67 gr
Weight:
0.1823 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Benjamin Sowards
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1776 ~ 2026
Reverse Lettering:
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, QUARTER DOLLAR, LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Benjamin Sowards
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