Coin Identifier
Susan B. Anthony Dollar — obverse
Obverse
Susan B. Anthony Dollar — reverse
Reverse
One Dollar ($1)

Susan B. Anthony Dollar

United States of America · 1979

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

Country
United States of America
Year
1979
Denomination
One Dollar ($1)
Metal
Copper-nickel clad (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core)

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Overview

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.

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'.

Estimated value

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

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).

Grade assessment

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

Mintage & rarity

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

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.

Similar coins

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

Care & preservation

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