2001 (P) Rhode Island State Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2001

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

State Quarters 1999-2008

Designer

John Flanagan/Thomas D. Rodgers

Mintage

423,000,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

5.67g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$0.25 - $6.25

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

$138 MS68 02-01-2022 eBay

Description

The 2001 (P) Rhode Island State Quarter is a quarter minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 423 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 10 mint variants by mintage, with 9% 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 depicts a vintage sailboat gliding across Narragansett Bay with the Pell Bridge in the background and the inscription "The Ocean State." The design celebrates Rhode Island's deep maritime heritage. New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Kentucky. Proof and silver proof sets became major revenue sources for the Mint. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. 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 #5970.