2001 (D) Vermont State Quarter

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$134 MS68 03-01-2017 eBay

Description

The 2001 (D) Vermont State Quarter is a quarter produced at the Denver Mint as part of the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 459.4 million examples, making this ranked 7th of 10 mint variants by mintage, with 10% 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 features Camel's Hump Mountain with maple trees bearing sap buckets in the foreground, with the state motto "Freedom and Unity." The design captures Vermont's quintessential landscape and its famous maple syrup industry. 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 #14001.