Susan B. Anthony Dollar

United States · 1979

A small, silver-colored dollar coin featuring Susan B. Anthony and an Apollo 11 moon landing emblem.

Country: United States
Year: 1979
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)

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Overview

A small, silver-colored dollar coin featuring Susan B. Anthony and an Apollo 11 moon landing emblem.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1979 as the first US circulating coin to depict a real woman. It was intended to replace the paper dollar to save production costs, but failed due to its similar size to the quarter.

Obverse (front)

Profile of Susan B. Anthony facing right, with 13 stars, 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date. Designer: Frank Gasparro.

Reverse (back)

An eagle landing on the moon carrying an olive branch, based on the Apollo 11 mission patch. Earth is visible in the background. Designer: Frank Gasparro.

Estimated value

$1.00-$2.00 in circulated condition; $3.00-$10.00 in Mint State grades; higher for specific varieties.

What drives this coin's value

The 'Wide Rim' (Near Date) variety is the primary value driver for 1979-P issues. Overall condition (grade) is the most significant factor for common versions.