1979 Susan B. Anthony One Dollar Coin (Narrow Rim / Far Date)
United States Mint (Philadelphia) · Collectibles & Antiques > Coins & Paper Money
Era / Decade
Late 1970s (specifically 1979 based on date stamp)
Material
Copper-Nickel Clad (Outer layers of 75% copper, 25% nickel; core of 100% copper)
Condition
Good to Very Good (Circulated). Visible surface scratches, minor edge nicks, and typical luster loss from being in circulation.
Demand Level
Low. Massive quantities were minted (over 360 million in Philadelphia alone), making them very common even decades later.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$1.00 - $1.50 (Low-End/Face Value)
Estimated Retail Value
$1.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay 'sold' listings show individual circulated 1979-P Susan B. Anthony dollars selling for $1.50 to $2.00 including free shipping, resulting in a net loss or zero profit for the seller.
Description
A circulated 1979 Susan B. Anthony United States dollar coin. Features the profile of the women's suffrage leader on the obverse and the Apollo 11 moon landing insignia/eagle on the reverse. Notable for its unique eleven-sided inner border.
Key Features
First year of issue; features a historical female figure; multi-sided inner rim; Philadelphia mint mark (P) visible above Anthony's shoulder.
Authenticity Indicators
Weight, diameter, and distinctive copper-nickel edge are consistent with US Mint standards. Markings and font match the 1979 'Narrow Rim' variant. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
General circulation wear; fine surface abrasions; no evidence of high-value 'Wide Rim' (Near Date) variety or mint errors; lacks original mint luster.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Local bank (for face value), eBay (bulk lots only), or keep as a curiosity. Individual circulated common dates are difficult to sell for profit online due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not clean the coin as this destroys numismatic value. Unless it is a 'Wide Rim' variety or in perfect uncirculated condition (MS65+), it is best used as spending money or combined into a 'bulk lot' of dollar coins to save on shipping fees.