Susan B. Anthony Dollar
Have you ever held a modern U.S. dollar coin that looks ordinary… only to discover it could be worth thousands—or even six figures? 😲
The Susan B. Anthony Dollar (1979–1981, 1999) and the 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar are two of the most misunderstood modern coins. Behind their simple appearance lies a world of politics, design controversy, minting mistakes, rare varieties, and record-breaking auctions.
Let’s explore exactly what to look for, why collectors pay huge money, and how to check your coins step by step. 👇
🪙 The Susan B. Anthony Dollar – A Coin Born From History
The Susan B. Anthony Dollar honors one of America’s greatest champions of women’s rights. It became the first circulating U.S. coin to feature a real woman rather than an allegorical Liberty figure.
Designed by Frank Gasparro, the coin pairs Susan B. Anthony’s portrait with the Apollo 11 Eagle reverse, originally used on Eisenhower dollars.
Unfortunately, its small size and similarity to a quarter caused public confusion, leading to poor circulation—but great opportunities for collectors.
🔍 Key Susan B. Anthony Varieties to Check
✅ 1) 1979-P Wide Rim (Near Date)
- Date appears very close to the rim
- Scarcer than normal narrow rim version
Value:
$100 – $600+ (circulated)
$2,000 – $4,000+ (high-grade)
✅ 2) 1979-S Proof – Type 2 Mintmark
- Clear, sharp “S” mintmark
- Much scarcer than Type 1
Value:
$200 – $2,000+
✅ 3) High-Grade Mint State Examples
- MS68 and higher can sell for thousands
✅ 4) Wrong Planchet Errors (Major Money)
Some Susan B. Anthony dollars were mistakenly struck on Sacagawea planchets or other planchets.
Auction Records:
👉 Up to $16,100+ for certified examples
💎 How to Check Susan B. Anthony Dollars (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Do NOT clean the coin
2️⃣ Check date and mintmark
3️⃣ Inspect rim & date spacing
4️⃣ Look for unusual color or weight
5️⃣ Compare with known varieties
6️⃣ Submit to PCGS or NGC if unusual
🪙 The 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar – A Modern Treasure Factory
Released in 2000, the Sacagawea Dollar was designed to be golden-colored, durable, and easily recognizable.
Obverse: Sacagawea portrait by Glenna Goodacre
Reverse: Soaring Eagle
Mass production, promotional releases, and experimental dies created some of the most valuable modern U.S. errors ever.
⭐ Famous 2000-P Sacagawea Varieties
✅ Cheerios Dollar (Promotional Variety)
- Stronger feather details on eagle tail
- Distributed in Cheerios cereal boxes
Value:
$5,000 – $25,000+
✅ Mule Errors (Wrong Die Pairings)
Examples exist with:
- Washington Quarter obverse
- State Quarter obverse
- Susan B. Anthony planchet
Auction Records:
👉 Over $100,000
✅ Ultra High-Grade Regular Strikes
Perfect MS69 / MS70 coins:
Auction Record:
👉 $117,500
🔎 How to Check Sacagawea Dollars
1️⃣ Inspect eagle tail feathers
2️⃣ Look for mismatched designs
3️⃣ Check edge thickness & color
4️⃣ Weigh coin if possible
5️⃣ Photograph clearly
6️⃣ Submit for grading
🚫 Important Rules
❌ Never clean
❌ Never polish
❌ Never scrape
Cleaning destroys value instantly.
🏁 Final Thoughts
These two modern dollar coins prove one thing:
Ordinary-looking coins can hide extraordinary value.
A single minting mistake can turn pocket change into a life-changing find.
Start checking your dollar coins today. 🔍💰
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