1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollar

About This Coin

The 1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollar is a United States dollar from the Susan B. Anthony Dollars 1979-1999 series — the first year of the series. In 1979, coins were struck at the Denver, San Francisco, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 1.1 billion. This represents the highest annual mintage in the entire series, above the series median of 67.7 million. The obverse features Susan B. Anthony facing right, the first woman depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon, adapted from the Apollo 11 mission patch. First year of the Susan B. Anthony Dollar — the first circulating U.S. coin to depict a real woman. The 1979-P Wide Rim (Near Date) variety is scarcer than the standard Narrow Rim. Public rejection was immediate due to confusion with the quarter. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 13 known die varieties for this date across 2 categories, including atypical die clash, cud. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $150 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $15K in NGC Genuine grade at eBay. Designed by Frank Gasparro.