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Susan B. Anthony Dollar

United States · 1979

The coin features a portrait of Susan B. Anthony on the obverse, surrounded by the word "LIBERTY" and the year of issue "1979". The reverse typically depicts an eagle landing on the moon.

Country: United States
Year: 1979
Denomination: One Dollar
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel (Clad)

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Overview

The coin features a portrait of Susan B. Anthony on the obverse, surrounded by the word "LIBERTY" and the year of issue "1979". The reverse typically depicts an eagle landing on the moon.

Historical significance

The Susan B. Anthony dollar was the first circulating U.S. coin to feature the portrait of a real woman. It was introduced to replace the Eisenhower dollar but proved unpopular with the public due to its similar size and appearance to the quarter.

Estimated value

The estimated value of a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar coin in average circulated condition is typically around face value ($1). Uncirculated examples can be worth slightly more, ranging from a few dollars to twenty dollars or more for high-grade or proof versions. Values vary depending on condition, mint mark, and variety.

Care & preservation

To preserve the coin's condition, handle it by its edges and avoid touching the surfaces. Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in a numismatic album or holder.

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