The value of a Susan B. Anthony dollar coin largely depends on its condition and any unique features or errors.
- Condition: Uncirculated and proof versions, especially those in pristine condition (graded as MS67 or higher), can be significantly more valuable than circulated coins, which typically only fetch face value or slightly above.
- Errors and Varieties: Certain varieties and mint errors can dramatically increase the value of a Susan B. Anthony dollar. Some examples include:
– 1979-P Wide Rim Variety: This variety has the date positioned noticeably closer to the rim compared to other 1979-P coins.
– 1979-S Type II Proof: Distinguished by a clearer “S” mintmark.
– 1981-S Type II Proof: Features a clear “S” mintmark with bulbous serifs, different from the standard 1979-style mintmark used on most 1981-S proofs.
– Off-Center Strikes: The design is not fully aligned on the coin.
– Double Strikes: The coin is struck twice, causing the design to overlap.
– Clipped Planchets: An area of the coin’s edge is absent or “clipped”.
- Mint Mark: Coins from Philadelphia (P) and San Francisco (S) mints can be more valuable than those from Denver (D), particularly in uncirculated condition.
- Rarity: Coins with lower mintages, such as those only released for collectors (like some 1981 coins), tend to be more valuable.
- Most circulated Susan B. Anthony dollars: Around $1, [according to Gainesville Coins].
- Uncirculated Susan B. Anthony dollars: Can range from a few dollars to hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the specific date, mint mark, variety, and grade.
For example, a 1979-P Wide Rim variety in uncirculated condition could be worth $35+, while a 1981-S Type II Proof in uncirculated condition could be worth $100+. Some specific error coins have sold for thousands of dollars.
Note: Online asking prices can be inflated and do not always reflect the true market value of the coin. For accurate valuations, it’s recommended to consult with a professional coin grading service or a reputable coin dealer.
Is a 1999 Susan B. Anthony dollar worth anything?
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Susan B Anthony Coin from 1999 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.35. However, on the open market 1999 D Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $600.