Susan B Anthony dollars explained - find out what makes the coin worth up to $426
SOME coins featuring Susan B Anthony coins can be worth significantly more than their original denomination.
The women’s rights activist has been featured on more than 888million circulated coins struck by the US mint.
When it comes to rare coins, the value is typically determined by low mintage or an error, as well as grade and condition.
Moreover, the value could be driven up by grade and condition.
We explain the Susan B Anthony coin and the most valuable pieces in the series.
What is the Susan B Anthony dollar coin?
Over four years, Mrs Anthony was featured on dollar coins.
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The dates include 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1999.
Designed by engraver Frank Gasparro, the obverse features Ms Anthony looking to the right with the year on the bottom.
On the reverse, an eagle image is featured with the denomination of “One Dollar” below it.
In particular, the 1979-P wide rim and 1980-S proof repunched mintmark Anthony dollars are a couple of coins that hold some value in the series.
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The 1980-S proof features “blotchy remnants of another 'S' to the lower left of the primary 'S' mintmark,” according to U.S. Coins Guide.
For the most part, the wide rim, or near date, features on 1979-P Anthony dollar coins.
How much are they worth?
Again, the value of a particular coin could depend on grade and condition.
A circulated wide rim 1979-P dollar is worth $5 to $8, whereas an uncirculated piece could be valued at $25 or more, according to Coins Guide.
But that’s nothing compared to the value of the 1980-proof coin.
“Not many of these coins show up in the marketplace, though when they do they can take anywhere from $100 to $500, depending on their condition,” it added.
Meanwhile, an Anthony 1891 proof type II coin recently sold on eBay for $426.
The value comes from its proof, certification, and condition.
In addition, a 1999 P Susan B Anthony Dollar sold on eBay for $158.50.
In other words, the Anthony series coins likely won’t sell for thousands as some Lincoln pennies do.
How to find rare coins
Your unique dollar coins aren’t the only thing that might hold value, as nickels, dimes, half dollars, quarters, and others could be worth a serious mint.
There are many ways you can find rare coins.
The first thing you’ll want to do is check places in your home or any places you might store change.
Some other things you can try are using a metal detector in known areas for buried treasure and by stopping by your local bank branch and asking for a wrapper of pennies.
You can also try to get a good deal on one online through USA Coin Book or eBay.
But make sure you research the coin first and know what it’s worth before buying.
And also - make sure you're aware of potential fakes online.
To avoid this, make sure you check the seller’s history and whether or not the coin was certified in the listing.
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