{"product_id":"1976-us-mint-12-coin-bicentennial-set-original-packaging","title":"1976 U.S. Mint 12 Coin Bicentennial Set - Single Set in Original Government Packaging","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCelebrate America's 200th Birthday with This Historic Mint Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommemorate the nation's Bicentennial with this complete 1976 uncirculated mint set, featuring 12 coins including three special commemorative designs created exclusively for America's 200th anniversary. This set captures one of the most significant moments in U.S. coinage history, when the quarter, half dollar, and dollar were redesigned to honor two centuries of American independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Mint Set Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 1976 Bicentennial Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 12 uncirculated coins from both P and D mints in a single set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Commemorative Designs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Bicentennial reverse designs on the quarter, half dollar, and Eisenhower dollar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Eisenhower Dollars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes both Philadelphia and Denver mint Bicentennial dollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint set coins are struck to higher standards than circulation strikes, with better luster and detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Government Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed in official U.S. Mint envelopes as issued in 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes official documentation (format varies by year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment Backed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official U.S. Mint product with guaranteed authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Artistry Behind the Bicentennial Coins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBicentennial Quarter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reverse features Jack L. Ahr's colonial drummer design, replacing the traditional eagle. A victory torch encircled by thirteen stars appears to the drummer's left, symbolizing the original colonies and the spirit of '76.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBicentennial Half Dollar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seth G. Huntington's design showcases Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, where both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBicentennial Eisenhower Dollar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dennis R. Williams created the iconic Liberty Bell superimposed against the moon, bridging America's revolutionary past with its space-age present—a powerful symbol of 200 years of progress and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Choose This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1976 Bicentennial mint set represents a once-in-a-lifetime numismatic event. These commemorative designs were only used for this single year, making them essential for any comprehensive U.S. coin collection. The set offers an affordable way to own all three Bicentennial designs in uncirculated condition, along with the complete array of 1976 coinage from both major mints. Whether you're preserving a birth-year collection, commemorating American history, or building a date-and-mintmark set, this Bicentennial collection delivers both patriotic significance and lasting numismatic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e While we carefully select sets with the best available packaging quality, the age and envelope format of these vintage mint sets means outer packaging condition may vary. The coins themselves maintain their uncirculated quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages shown are stock photos representative of the product you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51026820563226,"sku":"MINTSET_1976","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/0612\/0474\/files\/MINTSET_1976-2_c3cc8002-174e-4374-913a-a68fea2cf455.jpg?v=1760716499","url":"https:\/\/smyrnacoin.com\/products\/1976-us-mint-12-coin-bicentennial-set-original-packaging","provider":"Smyrnacoin.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}