susan-b-anthony-dollar · 1979
1979 susan-b-anthony-dollar Value
A 1979 susan-b-anthony-dollar is worth $1.06 to $2.21 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear. The record price at auction is $5,040 (Heritage Auctions, 2024).
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About the 1979 susan-b-anthony-dollar
The 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar is a regular circulation issue, struck in copper-nickel clad copper, weighing 8.1 g, 26.5 mm across, from a design by Frank Gasparro. It was struck at Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco — 757,813,744 coins in all.
San Francisco made the fewest at 109,576,000, against 360,222,000 from Philadelphia — a 3-to-1 difference, and the one number on this page most likely to matter if the date is ever collected seriously.
The spread on this date is almost entirely about condition. A worn example is $1.06; the same coin certified MS68 carries a guide value of $10,000, and PCGS has graded 1 that high. Everything between those two numbers is a question of how the coin was handled in its first weeks.
Population figures put that in perspective. Across the grades listed here PCGS has certified 11,820 examples of this date, and only 1 of them reached MS68. A coin that spent years in a till will not be among them; one pulled from a roll and never touched might be. That gap is the whole reason two coins with the same date sell for very different money.
There is also a record of what people actually paid. The highest recorded sale for this date is $5,040, at Heritage Auctions in August 2024. Auction results move around the guide values rather than matching them — the same coin can bring more on a day two determined bidders want it, and less when nobody does.
Value chart by grade
| Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No mint mark | 360,222,000360.2M | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.11 | $1.17 | $1.17 | $1.97 | $2.21 |
| D | 288,015,744288M | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.09 | $1.13 | $1.17 | $1.50 | $2.17 |
| S | 109,576,000109.6M | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.16 | $1.18 | $1.28 | $1.87 | $2.11 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
Uncirculated values (MS grades)
Most value lives above UNC — population shows the rarity.
No mint mark PCGS #99571
| Grade | Value | Graded in this grade | Finer |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 | $37 | 357 | 3,678 |
| MS65 | $55 | 1,643 | 771 |
| MS66 | $150 | 718 | 49 |
| MS67 | $1,400 | 43 | 2 |
Common in circulation, rare in top grade: PCGS has graded only 43 examples in MS67 — that's why the price jumps from $150 to $1,400.
Mint mark D PCGS #9572
| Grade | Value | Graded in this grade | Finer |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 | $10 | 163 | 2,670 |
| MS65 | $20 | 808 | 1,267 |
| MS66 | $26 | 1,104 | 156 |
| MS67 | $225 | 147 | 3 |
| MS68 | $10,000 | 1 | 0 |
Common in circulation, rare in top grade: PCGS has graded only 147 examples in MS67 — that's why the price jumps from $26 to $225.
Mint mark S PCGS #9573
| Grade | Value | Graded in this grade | Finer |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 | $8 | 119 | 2,218 |
| MS65 | $30 | 599 | 1,260 |
| MS66 | $45 | 1,024 | 235 |
| MS67 | $140 | 216 | 8 |
| MS68 | $4,850 | 5 | 0 |
Common in circulation, rare in top grade: PCGS has graded only 5 examples in MS68 — that's why the price jumps from $140 to $4,850.
PCGS Price Guide values for certified (slabbed) coins. Population — how many PCGS has graded.How to identify your 1979 susan-b-anthony-dollar
What if it has already been cleaned?
Still identifies the same — you lose the premium. Don't try to fix it.
Proof and collector versions
Alongside the coins made for circulation, the Mint sold 2 collector versions of the 1979 1979 susan-b-anthony-dollar — proofs and special finishes struck at San Francisco and sold directly in sets.These never entered circulation, so if your coin came out of a till or a jar it is not one of them. They carry an S mint mark and a mirror or satin finish that is obvious next to an ordinary coin. The scarcest was struck in 3,677,175.
| Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 - Proof | S | 3,677,1753.7M | $5.78 |
| Type 2 - Proof | S | —— | $36.31 |
Rare varieties of this year
These are the coins worth looking for. Each one is a different die or planchet from the regular issue above, and each is priced separately.
No mint mark — Narrow rim
Mintage: unknown.
| Grade | Value | Graded | Finer |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 | $12 | 298 | 3,461 |
| MS65 | $22 | 1,404 | 1,332 |
| MS66 | $30 | 1,211 | 113 |
| MS67 | $625 | 108 | 3 |
| MS68 | $10,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Auction house | Price realized |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Heritage Auctions | $99 |
| Sep 2009 | Heritage Auctions | $805 |
| Aug 2012 | Heritage Auctions | $20 |
Auction records
Real sales, not estimates. An auction result is one coin on one day, so individual prices land on both sides of the guide values above; the figures exclude the buyer's premium.| Date | Coin | Auction house | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | S | Heritage Auctions | $5,040 |
| Sep 2009 | No mint mark, Narrow rim | Heritage Auctions | $805 |
| Jan 2008 | D | Heritage Auctions | $299 |
| Nov 2008 | D | Heritage Auctions | $276 |
| Jul 2022 | No mint mark, Narrow rim | Heritage Auctions | $99 |
| Aug 2012 | No mint mark, Narrow rim | Heritage Auctions | $20 |
What to do with your 1979 susan-b-anthony-dollar
Don't clean it
Leave the surface alone — see the warning above.
Check the varieties
Go back through the 1 variety above before deciding what you have — the difference between the common coin and the valuable one is usually a single detail.
Is it worth grading?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this coin it can pay off in high grades — MS66 examples are valued at $150, and the top of the scale runs to $10,000. Grading is worth considering only if the coin has no wear and full original lustre.
Where to sell
Dealer: fastest, pays least. Auction: best for coins worth $100+. eBay: most buyers, most fees.
Specifications
1 Dollar "Susan B. Anthony Dollar"
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 8.1 g
- Diameter
- 26.5 mm
- Thickness
- 2 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Frank Gasparro
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco
FAQ
How much is a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar worth?
A circulated 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar is worth $1.06 to $2.21 depending on condition and mint mark. In top uncirculated grades it goes much higher — the PCGS guide reaches $10,000 in MS68.
How many 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars were made?
About 757,813,744 in total — Philadelphia 360,222,000, Denver 288,015,744, San Francisco 109,576,000.
Are there rare 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar varieties?
Yes — 1 are catalogued for this date: Narrow rim. They are priced separately from the ordinary coin.
What is the S Susan B. Anthony dollar from 1979?
An S mint mark on a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar means a collector coin from San Francisco — 2 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 3,677,175. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date it can pay off at the very top of the scale, where the guide reaches $10,000, but only for a coin with no wear and full lustre.
What is the most expensive 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar?
The record among recorded sales is $5,040, at Heritage Auctions in August 2024.