Most Susan B Anthony Dollars (SBA’s) are worth a $1 since they’re circulated or low MS (Mint State) grades, or grades lower than MS64. The 1981-S is a key date and worth around $40 in MS64 and the 1981-P and 1981-D are lower mintage dates and mints so they’re worth a bit more than the other dates as well.
How do you tell if you have a rare Susan B. Anthony coin?
Look for a thick rim where the date is very close (about the width of the numeral 1 in the date) to the rim. The United States Mint also produced special three-coin collector sets of the Susan B. Anthony dollar. Some of these sets have been known to contain the Near Date variety.
Are one dollar coins worth more than a dollar?
Value of U.S. One Dollar Coins Despite their perhaps seemingly elusive nature, the vast majority of these coins are extremely common and still only worth their face value of one dollar. The first silver dollar coins were minted in 1794.
Can you collect a Susan B Anthony dollar?
Most coin collectors do not collect Susan B. Anthony dollars, but they are starting to gain in popularity. Since the mint only produced the coin for four years, you can easily complete a collection with a little help from your favorite coin dealer.
How much is a 1979 Susan B Anthony coin worth?
The 1979 S is worth around $12, the 1980 S is worth around $11 and the 1981 S is worth around $10. Dollars not minted as proof coins are generally worth between $2 and $6.
Which is the most sought after Susan B Anthony coin?
The Susan B. Anthony Type II dollar coin is the most sought after and carries the largest numismatic premium of all the coins.
Why did Frank Gasparro make the Susan B Anthony dollar?
Frank Gasparro designed both the obverse and the reverse. Government officials hoped the smaller coin would take the place of the paper dollar in circulation and save money. This saving was based upon the assumption that a paper dollar lasts only eighteen months, while a coin can last up to thirty years.
