Susan B. Anthony Dollar

United States of America · 1979

A small, silver-colored dollar coin featuring Susan B. Anthony and a distinctive eleven-sided inner border.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1979
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
Metal: Outer layers of 75% copper, 25% nickel bonded to a core of pure copper

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Overview

A small, silver-colored dollar coin featuring Susan B. Anthony and a distinctive eleven-sided inner border.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1979 to replace the large Eisenhower dollar, it was the first circulating U.S. coin to feature a real woman. It was unpopular due to its similarity in size and color to the quarter.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of social reformer Susan B. Anthony facing right; 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', date 1979, and 13 stars. Designed by Frank Gasparro.

Reverse (back)

Apollo 11 mission insignia: an eagle landing on the Moon carrying an olive branch, with Earth in the background. 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE DOLLAR'.

Estimated value

$1 in circulated condition; $2-$5 in uncirculated (MS-63+); up to $20+ for 1979-P Near Date (Wide Rim) varieties in high grades.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/Grade and the specific variety (Narrow vs. Wide Rim). This appears to be the common 'Narrow Rim' variety.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. The coin shows minor surface marks and light wear on high points but retains good detail.

Mintage & rarity

Common; 1979-P mintage was approximately 360,222,000.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the 11-sided inner border, the copper core visible on the edge, and the specific 'P', 'D', or 'S' mint marks. Counterfeits of this common coin are extremely rare.