The Bicentennial Quarters hold a special place in American coinage history.
The reverse side features a colonial drummer and a victory torch encircled by 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies.
This iconic imagery evokes the revolutionary fervor that fueled the birth of the United States.
While millions of Bicentennial Quarters were minted, it's the rarity of certain specimens that elevates their worth to extraordinary levels.
Among the most coveted are the elusive Type II quarters, distinguished by the appearance of the designer's initials, "FG," on the reverse side.
Due to a minting error, some quarters were produced without Gasparro's initials, making them a scarce find for collectors.
The scarcity of the Type II Bicentennial Quarters can be attributed to various factors, including production mishaps and low mintages.