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1979 Dollar Coin Value
A worn 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar is worth its face value, $1.
Uncirculated ones bring $2–6, and a certified MS65 brings $15–30.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-D | 288,015,744 | $1 (face) | $2–6 | $15–30 |
| 1979-P | 360,222,000 | $1 (face) | $2–6 | $15–30 |
| 1979-S | 109,576,000 | $1 (face) | $2–6 | $20–40 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Front of the coin, left side, just above Anthony's shoulder. All of them carry a P, D or S.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 8.1 grams
Varieties and errors to check
1979-P wide rim (near date)
Look for: The date sits very close to the rim and the rim is noticeably wider.
A recognized variety worth a premium over the normal 1979-P.
Typical value: $5–15
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-D | For circulation | 288,015,744 |
| 1979-P | For circulation | 360,222,000 |
| 1979-S | For circulation | 109,576,000 |
Questions
Is a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar silver?
No. 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars are made of copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core).
Which 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1979-S is worth the most, about $20–40 in MS65. The 1979-P wide rim (near date) is the one to look for: typical examples sell for $5–15.
Where is the mint mark on a 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar?
Front of the coin, left side, just above Anthony's shoulder. All of them carry a P, D or S.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1979: 1979 quarter.
More Susan B. Anthony dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.