1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Errors
The 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar was the first small-size dollar coin minted by the United States. Due to production issues in its debut year, several notable minting errors occurred, making certain 1979 SBA dollars highly sought after by collectors.
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Wide Rim (Near Date)
The date numerals sit very close to the rim due to a wider-than-normal rim. This is the most famous 1979 SBA variety.
How to check: Compare the distance between the date and the rim to a normal 1979 SBA. On the wide rim variety, the date nearly touches the rim.
$15 - $150+Doubled Die Obverse
Doubling visible on the date, lettering, or Susan B. Anthony's portrait caused by a misaligned hub impression.
How to check: Use a loupe to examine the date digits and LIBERTY lettering for any shadow or split doubling.
$25 - $300Off-Center Strike
The coin blank was not properly centered when struck, resulting in a partial design with a crescent of blank metal.
How to check: Look for an uneven distribution of the design. A visible blank crescent on one side confirms an off-center strike.
$20 - $500+ depending on percentageStruck on Wrong Planchet
Occasionally struck on planchets intended for other denominations, most commonly dime or quarter planchets.
How to check: Weigh the coin. A normal SBA weighs 8.1g. Significant weight differences indicate a wrong planchet.
$100 - $2,000+Quick Checks
- Check the distance between the date and the rim for the valuable wide rim variety
- Examine LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST for doubled lettering
- Weigh the coin to rule out wrong planchet errors
- Look for any off-center striking or incomplete designs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 1979 wide rim Susan B. Anthony dollar worth?
A 1979 wide rim (near date) SBA dollar typically sells for $15 to $50 in circulated condition, and $100 to $150 or more in uncirculated grades.
How can I tell if my 1979 SBA dollar has errors?
Use a magnifying glass or loupe to examine the date, lettering, and rim. Compare your coin to known normal examples. Upload a photo to ErrorHunt for instant AI-powered analysis.
Are all 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars valuable?
Most 1979 SBA dollars are worth face value ($1). The wide rim variety and error coins command premiums. Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S) proof versions exist.
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