1979 (S) Susan B. Anthony Dollar
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$15,000 NGC Genuine 09-17-2021 eBay
Description
The 1979 (S) Susan B. Anthony Dollar is a dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Susan B. Anthony Dollars 1979-1999 series. Total mintage reached 109.6 million. The obverse features Susan B. Anthony facing right, the first woman depicted on a U.S. circulating coin, while the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon, adapted from the Apollo 11 mission patch. Designed by Frank Gasparro. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9573. Anthony Dollar (1979-1981, 1999) was the first circulating U.S. Despite its unpopularity in commerce, the 1981-S (only in mint sets) and proof issues are collectible. The 1999-P Wide Rim (Near Date) variety is scarce.
