CVC & Collectables presents the 2001-S Rhode Island State Quarter Gem Proof (Silver), a San Francisco Mint issue from the 50 State Quarters Program. Struck in 90% silver, this proof quarter features mirrored fields, frosted devices, and a reverse showing a vintage sailboat in Narragansett Bay with the Pell Bridge in the background and the inscription “The Ocean State.”
Coin Highlights
Year: 2001
Mint Mark: S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Program: 50 State Quarters Program
Finish: Gem Proof
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
Actual Silver Weight: 0.18084 troy oz
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Mintage: 889,697
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Vintage sailboat, Pell Bridge, and “The Ocean State”
Historical Significance
The Rhode Island quarter was part of the widely collected State Quarters series and celebrates the state’s maritime identity. Its reverse design highlights Narragansett Bay and the Pell Bridge, reflecting Rhode Island’s long connection to sailing, commerce, and coastal history.
Collectibility
The 2001-S Rhode Island silver proof is a strong addition to State Quarter sets, modern U.S. silver proof collections, and Rhode Island-themed holdings. Its 90% silver composition, proof finish, and mintage of 889,697 give it added appeal for collectors building complete silver State Quarter runs.
