Price Guide for 1979 Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.00 – $3,450.00Uncirculated: $2.00 – $3,818.75
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eBayCirculated: $1.00 – $10.00Uncirculated: $2.25 – $1,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $10,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $15.00 – $144.00Uncirculated: $11.00 – $4,406.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.50 – $99.99Uncirculated: $3.00 – $6,995.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $12.00 – $17.00Uncirculated: $20.00 – $6,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.00 – $139.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $1,527.50
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eBayCirculated: $5.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $436.66
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $10,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $15.00 – $47.00Uncirculated: $6.00 – $10,063.00
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eBayCirculated: $4.99 – $69.00Uncirculated: $2.34 – $414.89
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $4,850.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $288.00 – $345.00Uncirculated: $26.00 – $1,955.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.00 – $675.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $30.00 – $175.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $152.75Uncirculated: $6.00 – $719.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $245.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3.00 – $47.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $35.00 – $6,462.50
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eBayUncirculated: $19.99 – $124.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $12.00 – $17.00Uncirculated: $20.00 – $6,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $108.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $30.00 – $175.00
Design and Specifications of the 1979 Dollar
The 1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollar was the first year of issue for this controversial coin. It was intended to replace the larger Eisenhower Dollar, but was poorly received due to its similarity in size to the quarter. The coin features Susan B. Anthony, a prominent women’s rights activist, making it the first circulating U.S. coin to depict a real woman.
| Weight | 8.1 grams |
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| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D, S (both circulation and proof) |
| Composition | 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (clad over pure copper core) |
| Obverse Design | Susan B. Anthony portrait, designed by Frank Gasparro |
| Reverse Design | Apollo 11 eagle landing on the moon, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollars has a significant impact on their value, particularly for circulation strikes. Due to their limited use in commerce, many coins remain in high grades. For circulation strikes, coins in MS65 and above command premiums, with MS67 and MS68 examples being scarce. Proof coins are generally well-preserved, with PR69 and PR70 specimens being highly sought after by collectors.
Mintage: 360,222,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in high grades due to low circulation and high mintage
Varieties Errors: Wide Rim and Near Date varieties
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to series collectors
Mintage: 288,015,744
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in high grades due to low circulation and high mintage
Varieties Errors: Wide Rim and Near Date varieties
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to series collectors
Mintage: 109,576,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in high grades due to low circulation and high mintage
Varieties Errors: Wide Rim and Near Date varieties
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to series collectors
Mintage: 3,677,175
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in high grades due to careful handling
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, popular among proof set collectors
Strike quality is an important factor for Susan B. Anthony Dollars. Well-struck coins with full detail on the eagle’s feathers on the reverse are more desirable. The Wide Rim and Near Date varieties can add value, especially in high grades. Attractive toning can also increase desirability among collectors, particularly for proof issues. Despite these factors, the overall demand for 1979 SBA Dollars remains relatively low due to the coin’s unpopularity and high mintage numbers.
