The value of a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar coin can vary significantly depending on several factors, including its condition, mint mark, and whether it has any rare errors or varieties.
Here’s a breakdown of the typical value ranges based on different characteristics:
- Appearance: The date, particularly the “1” in “1979,” is positioned further from the rim, with a visible gap between the date and the edge.
- Production: This is the most common variety, produced during the initial 1979 mintage.
- Value:
– Circulated: Most are worth face value (1 dollar), but can range from $1 to $2.
– Uncirculated: Values range from $5 to $10, with higher grades fetching more. An MS63 (Mint State 63) narrow rim coin is estimated around $5, while an MS67 can reach ~$165.
- Appearance: The date is much closer to the rim, almost touching the edge.
- Production: This scarce variety was introduced later in 1979 as a design adjustment to enhance the rim’s prominence.
- Value:
– Circulated: Can range from $10 to $20.
– Uncirculated: Values range from $30 to $60, with higher grades commanding significant premiums. An MS63 Wide Rim coin is estimated around $25, and high-grade examples (MS67+) can sell for upwards of $1,000, and potentially thousands more for exceptional specimens, [according to Coin ID Scanner] . An MS67+ Wide Rim was auctioned for $6,995 in 2021.
- Type 1 (Filled “S”): The San Francisco mint mark appears blobby and less defined.
– Value (Uncirculated): Typically $8-$12.
- Type 2 (Clear “S”): The San Francisco mintmark is sharp, well-defined, and more attractive.
– Value (Uncirculated): Considered a key proof variety, typically valued at $50-$80, with higher prices for PR69 and PR70 grades. A Type 2 PR69DCAM (Deep Cameo) sold for $1,955 in 2007.
- Struck on a nickel planchet: The highest-valued 1979 dollar coin, sold for over $15,275 at auction.
- Clipped planchet: Part of the coin’s edge is missing due to an improperly cut blank, valued at $100-$300.
- Off-center strikes: The design is misaligned from a minting error, valued at $250-$1,000+, depending on the degree of off-centering.
- Coin blob error: Features an unusual blob-like deformity on the coin’s surface, can sell for upwards of $2,299 depending on the severity.
- Condition: Coins in excellent, uncirculated condition with minimal wear or damage are more desirable and valuable.
- Mint Mark: “P” (Philadelphia) and “S” (San Francisco) minted coins are generally more valuable than “D” (Denver) minted coins, with the “S” mint mark proof coins with a clear “S” being the most valuable.
- Errors and Varieties: Coins with rare mint errors or varieties, like the wide rim variety, are highly sought after by collectors and can command significantly higher prices.
- To determine the value of your 1979 dollar coin, examine the coin for its mint mark, rim type, and any potential errors.
- You may want to consider having your coin professionally graded if you believe it is a rare or valuable variety or error.
- While most 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar coins have a relatively low value, certain varieties and error coins can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Is a $1 coin from 1979 worth anything?
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Susan B Anthony Coin from 1979 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.35. However, on the open market 1979 P Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1450.
What is the error on a 1979 dollar coin?
So what’s the value of a 1979 Susan B anthony dollar with the large date. And D mintm mark error in extra fine condition.