2001 State Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 2001 State Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the State Quarters 1999-2008 series — 3rd of 10 years in the series. In 2001, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 4.8 billion. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above the series median of 3.1 billion. 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. New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Kentucky. Proof and silver proof sets became major revenue sources for the Mint. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 24 known die varieties for this date across 6 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse and 3 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $30 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $9.0K in MS64 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Flanagan (obverse) / various state-specific reverse designers.