One Dollar ($1)

Susan B. Anthony Dollar

United States of America · 1979

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Susan B. Anthony, an American social reformer and women's rights activist, facing right. The word "LIBERTY" is inscribed above her head, and the year "1979" is below. There are stars surrounding the portrait.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1979
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
Metal: Copper-Nickel Clad (Outer layers: 75% copper, 25% nickel; Core: 100% copper)

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Overview

Historical significance

The Susan B. Anthony dollar was the first U.S. coin to feature the portrait of a real woman. It was introduced to replace the Eisenhower dollar, which was too large and heavy for everyday use. Despite its historical significance, the coin was largely unpopular due to its similar size and reeded edge to the quarter, leading to confusion. Production for circulation ceased in 1981, though a final batch was issued in 1999 due to a temporary shortage of dollar coins and before the introduction of the Sacagawea dollar.

Estimated value

For a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar in average circulated condition, the value is typically around its face value, $1. For uncirculated coins, the value can range from $2 to $10, and certain rare varieties (like the 'wide rim' 1979-P) can fetch significantly more (tens to hundreds of dollars depending on grade and mint mark). The coin shown appears to be in circulated condition.

Care & preservation

Handle the coin by its edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin. Store the coin in a dry, stable environment, preferably in a non-PVC coin holder, album, or slab to protect its surface and prevent environmental damage. Do not clean the coin, as this can devalue it.

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