2001 (D) Rhode Island State Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$200 MS68 12-27-2016 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2001 (D) Rhode Island State Quarter is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 447.1 million examples, making this ranked 6th of 10 mint variants by mintage, with 9% of production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs representing each of the 50 U.S. states, released in the order of statehood ratification. The reverse depicts a vintage sailboat gliding across Narragansett Bay with the Pell Bridge in the background and the inscription "The Ocean State." The design celebrates Rhode Island's deep maritime heritage. New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Kentucky. Proof and silver proof sets became major revenue sources for the Mint. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $6 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5971.