The coin is a United States Bicentennial Quarter, minted in 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American independence (1776-1976). Here are some details about this coin:

1. Obverse (Front):

   • Features a portrait of George Washington, similar to the regular Washington quarters.
   • The inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the dual date "1776-1976."

2. Reverse (Back):

   • Depicts a colonial drummer with a victory torch encircled by 13 stars representing the original colonies.
   • The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "QUARTER DOLLAR."

It is a special series of Bicentennial coins that included the quarter, half dollar, and dollar, all featuring unique reverse designs.

Edge Examination: shows a copper core sandwiched between two layers of a copper-nickel alloy, resulting in a visible copper-coloured stripe along the edge.

Weight: around 5.67 grams.

The Bicentennial Quarter has a "D" mint mark, minted at the Denver Mint. The Denver Mint

• D Mint Mark: Indicates it was minted in Denver.
• Clad Composition: Made of a copper-nickel alloy, not silver.