CVC & Collectables presents the 2001-D Rhode Island State Quarter, a Denver Mint issue from the U.S. State Quarters Program highlighting the Ocean State’s coastal geography and maritime heritage.
Coin Highlights
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Year: 2001
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Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25¢)
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Weight: 5.67 g
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait
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Reverse: Sailing boat beneath the Pell Bridge with Narragansett Bay in the background
Historical Significance
Rhode Island’s reverse design emphasizes the state’s deep connection to the sea. The sailboat and sweeping bay reflect centuries of shipbuilding, trade, and naval activity, while the Pell Bridge represents modern engineering linking coastal communities.
Collectibility
The 2001-D Rhode Island Quarter was produced in large numbers for circulation, making it readily available for collectors. Denver Mint examples in Brilliant Uncirculated condition are popular additions to State Quarter albums and date-and-mint sets.
