Rhode Island 50 State Quarter

United States of America · 2001

A United States quarter dollar featuring a vintage sailboat on Narragansett Bay with the Pell Bridge in the background.

Country: United States of America
Year: 2001
Denomination: 0.25 USD
Metal: 75% copper, 25% nickel (clad over a pure copper core)

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Overview

A United States quarter dollar featuring a vintage sailboat on Narragansett Bay with the Pell Bridge in the background.

Historical significance

The 13th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program, honoring Rhode Island's admission to the Union in 1790. It highlights the state's nautical heritage as 'The Ocean State'.

Obverse (front)

Features a modified version of the portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan. Legends include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.

Reverse (back)

Designed by Thomas D. Rogers, it depicts a vintage sailboat on Narragansett Bay, the Pell Bridge, and the state's nickname 'THE OCEAN STATE'. Legends: 'RHODE ISLAND', '1790', '2001', and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.

Estimated value

$0.25 in circulated condition; $1-$3 in uncirculated (MS-65) condition; higher for specific high-grade proofs or error coins.

What drives this coin's value

Most influenced by the condition (grade) and the presence of any rare minting errors or die varieties.

Grade assessment

Circulated / About Uncirculated. The coin shows visible surface wear, scratches, and minor darkening consistent with pocket change.

Mintage & rarity

Common. Total mintage exceeded 870 million (423 million from Philadelphia and 447 million from Denver).

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the correct weight (5.67g) and magnetic properties (clad quarters are non-magnetic). Ensure the reeding on the edge is crisp and not cast.

Notable varieties & errors

No major high-value varieties are widely recognized for this specific state, but collectors look for 'off-center strikes' or 'clipped planchets'.

Similar coins

Other 50 State Quarters or the 'America the Beautiful' series quarters. It can be distinguished by the unique Rhode Island reverse design.

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys numismatic value; handle by the edges to prevent skin oil transfer; store in a PVC-free coin flip or acid-free holder.