2026 Coming To Life Bicentennial Quarter High Relief NGC MS70 Advanced Releases Signed by Michael Gaudioso

The beloved 1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter returns in a bold new form with the 2026 Coming To Life Bicentennial Quarter, the third release in the acclaimed Coming To Life Collection by XceptionalMint.

Using advanced Beyond Relief technology, the Colonial Drummer rises dramatically from the coin’s surface with lifelike detail, shadow, texture, and movement.

Designed in collaboration with former U.S. Mint artist Michael Gaudioso, this release honors Jack L. Ahr’s classic Colonial Drummer reverse while pairing it with John Flanagan’s Washington obverse and the commemorative 1776-2026 date.

With a maximum mintage of only 1,776 coins, this is the lowest-mintage Coming To Life release so far.

Highlights

• Third release in the Coming To Life Collection
• Maximum mintage of only 1,776 coins
• Struck in Silver
• Massive 60 mm diameter
• Dramatic 33 mm Beyond Relief sculptural depth
• Features Jack L. Ahr’s Colonial Drummer reverse
• Honors the original 1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarter
• Created in collaboration with Michael Gaudioso
• Issued by the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation
• patina-finish finish
• Certified NGC MS70 patina-finish
• Advanced Releases designation
• Michael Gaudioso hand-signed label

Specifications

Denomination: 25 cents
Issuing Authority: Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation

Diameter: 60 mm
Depth: 33 mm
Obverse Designer: John Flanagan
Reverse Designer: Jack Ahr
Artist: Michael Gaudioso
Quality: patina-finish
Certification: NGC MS70 patina-finish
Pedigree: Advanced Releases
Maximum Mintage: 1,776

Pre Order is available with shipping estimated at the end of July. Call for more details. THESE WILL SELL OUT!!!

Every grade on a slab comes from the Sheldon 1–70 scale — see our explainer on how coins are graded for what MS70, PF70 and SP70 mean.