2001 (P) North Carolina State Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,000 MS64 08-18-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 2001 (P) North Carolina State Quarter was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a quarter in the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 627.6 million examples, making this ranked 9th of 10 mint variants by mintage, with 13% 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 recreates the Wright Brothers' first powered flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903, with the inscription "First Flight." This 12-second, 120-foot journey launched the age of modern aviation. New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Kentucky. Proof and silver proof sets became major revenue sources for the Mint. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. 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 #5968.
External References
Error Varieties(7)
2001 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
2001 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
2001 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
2001 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
2001 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
2001P(NC)-25DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
SKH-25c-2001P-01(NC) Spiked Head
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