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.
What is the error on a 1979 Susan B Anthony dollar?
Anthony dollars were struck in 1979 at all three mint facilities (San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia). The obverse die design was modified with a “wider” rim late in 1979. This design change affects P-mintmark dollars only. The date placement on the die did NOT change, only the design of the rim.
When did the Susan B Anthony one dollar coin come out?
James Bucki has over 40 years of coin collecting experience, receiving specialized training in coin grading, minting errors, and collecting techniques. The United States Mint issued Susan B. Anthony one dollar coins from 1979 through 1981 and then again in 1999.
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.
What’s the price of a 1979 Susan B Anthony?
Presently, PCGS has graded 5,929 of the 1979-S Type II in PR69 and 592 in PR70, with auction prices ranging from about $45 for the PR69 and to $110 for the PR70.
What kind of mint mark did Susan B Anthony use?
The punch that was being used was old and worn. The mint mark resembled more of a “blob” than a well-formed “S.” Towards the end of the production run in 1979, a new punch was made and yielded the 1979-S Proof Type 2 clear mint marks (see below). This variety is the more common of the two and carries no numismatic premium.
