The value of a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar with a wide rim (“Near Date”) can range significantly based on its condition (grade).
- Circulated condition: In circulated condition, a 1979-P Wide Rim coin is typically worth between $5 and $9.
- Uncirculated condition: In pristine, uncirculated condition, especially in higher Mint State grades like MS67, these coins can sell for much higher prices. For example:
– A 1979-P SBA Wide Rim graded MS67+ PCGS sold for $6,995.00 in 2021.
– One source mentions uncirculated condition Wide Rim Susan B. Anthony dollars selling for as much as $2,500.
– Another report shows an MS67 graded 1979-P Wide Rim Susan B. Anthony Dollar with a price guide value of $625.
– Wide Rim coins with specific errors, such as a “Coin Blob Error”, can also fetch higher prices. One such coin sold for $2,299 in an auction.
- The date (1979) appears closer to the rim compared to the more common narrow rim variety.
- It is considered scarcer and more sought after by collectors than the narrow rim version.
- While the design of the rim was modified, the actual position of the date on the die did not change.
Note: The “Wide Rim” designation applies specifically to the 1979-P (Philadelphia mint) coins. Other mint marks (D for Denver, S for San Francisco) also produced 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars, but the wide/narrow rim distinction is primarily relevant for the P-mint mark.
- Condition/Grade: Uncirculated coins, particularly those in high grades (MS65 and above), will command significantly higher prices.
- Errors: Coins with mint errors, such as a “Coin Blob Error,” can also increase their value.
- Demand: The level of collector interest in this specific variety will influence the market value.
Disclaimer: Coin values can fluctuate based on market demand and other factors. The prices mentioned are based on available information and should be considered as estimates.
