Rhode Island 50 State Quarter
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2001
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Composition: Clad: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Brief Description
A silver-colored United States quarter featuring George Washington on the obverse and a sailing ship in Narragansett Bay on the reverse.
Historical Significance
The 13th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program, representing 'The Ocean State.' It commemorates Rhode Island's maritime history.
Estimated Value
$0.25 circulated; $1.00 - $5.00 in high-grade uncirculated condition
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges to avoid fingerprint oils; store in a dry, PVC-free environment. Do not clean with abrasives as it destroys numismatic value.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia mint) or D (Denver mint), typically located on the obverse behind the queue of Washington's hair.
Mintage & Rarity
Common. Combined mintage of over 870 million from Philadelphia and Denver mints.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams; 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Appears to be in Circulated/Fine to Very Fine condition based on the blurred images, showing typical wear for a coin found in pocket change.
Obverse (Front)
Left-facing portrait of George Washington, originally designed by John Flanagan. Legends: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.
Reverse (Back)
A sailboat (Reliance) on Narragansett Bay with the Pell Bridge in the background. Legends: 'RHODE ISLAND', '1790' (statehood year), 'THE OCEAN STATE', '2001', and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. Designer: Thomas D. Rogers.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (grade), mint mark, and the presence of errors such as die cracks or double dies.
Similar Coins
Other 50 State Quarters; can be distinguished from the Rhode Island Silver Proof version by the copper stripe visible on the edge.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the distinct copper-colored core on the edge; verify weight and diameter. Counterfeits of common clad quarters are extremely rare.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major high-value varieties are widely recognized for this specific state, though minor die chips are common.
Created At: 2026-04-21T17:48:49.898800