Susan B. Anthony Dollar

Country of Origin: United States of America

Year of Issue: 1979

Denomination: One Dollar ($1)

Composition: Copper-nickel clad (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core)

Susan B. Anthony Dollar

Brief Description

Small-sized silver-colored dollar coin featuring a profile of Susan B. Anthony and an eagle landing on the moon.

Historical Significance

First circulating U.S. coin to feature a real woman. It was intended to replace the paper dollar but failed due to its size-similarity to the quarter.

Estimated Value

$1 in circulated condition; $2-$10 in high Mint State (MS-65+). High grades of specific varieties (Wide Rim) can exceed $100.

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not clean or polish as this removes the coin's original surface luster and destroys collector value.

Mint Mark

P (Philadelphia) - visible above the shoulder on the obverse.

Mintage & Rarity

Common; 360,222,000 for the 1979-P. Over 750 million were minted in 1979 across all mints.

Weight & Diameter

8.1 grams / 26.5 mm

Edge

Reeded

Apparent Grade

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Shows slight luster but has significant surface bag marks and minor wear on high points.

Obverse (Front)

Right-facing portrait of Susan B. Anthony, 13 stars, 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 1979 date, and small mint mark (P). Designed by Frank Gasparro.

Reverse (Back)

Apollo 11 mission insignia: eagle landing on the moon with Earth in background, 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'ONE DOLLAR', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.

What Drives This Coin's Value

Mint state condition, mint mark (S or D vs P), and specific 1979-P varieties like the 'Near Date' (Wide Rim).

Similar Coins

Quarter Dollar (often confused due to size and color) and Sacagawea Dollar (distinct gold color).

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Check for correct weight and magnetic properties (should be non-magnetic). Counterfeits are rare due to low face value.

Notable Varieties & Errors

1979-P 'Wide Rim' (also 'Near Date'), and 1979-S Proof Type 1 vs Type 2 'Clear S' mint marks.

Created At: 2026-06-08T11:28:23.196857