The 50 State Quarters Program began in 1999 with the first five designs of the series and continued to set the tone for the next nine years to come. These 2001D Rhode Island quarters in the photos came directly from the mint and were never in circulation. These coins are business strikes and any imperfections originated during the minting and packaging process. I am not a professional coin grader so I give no opinion on grade. Please note that grading is a subjective art, and you should always consult the pictures and grade the coins yourself. I attempt to capture the best images as possible, but my camera is not of professional quality and sometimes does not allow me to fully represent the quality of a coin. I would never misrepresent a coin intentionally as my goal is for you to be more than pleased with the price, quality, & delivery of the item listed. Please allow the pictures to be your guide as items featured in the photos are what you will receive. Thanks for looking and for Supporting a US ARMY VETERAN.