Coin Identifier
Rhode Island 50 State Quarter — obverse
Obverse
Rhode Island 50 State Quarter — reverse
Reverse
25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)

Rhode Island 50 State Quarter

United States of America · 2001

A silver-colored United States quarter featuring George Washington on the obverse and a sailing ship in Narragansett Bay on the reverse.

Country
United States of America
Year
2001
Denomination
25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Metal
Clad: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel

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Overview

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.

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.

Estimated value

$0.25 circulated; $1.00 - $5.00 in high-grade uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade), mint mark, and the presence of errors such as die cracks or double dies.

Grade assessment

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.

Mintage & rarity

Common. Combined mintage of over 870 million from Philadelphia and Denver mints.

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.

Similar coins

Other 50 State Quarters; can be distinguished from the Rhode Island Silver Proof version by the copper stripe visible on the edge.

Care & preservation

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.