What is a 1979 near date dollar?

The 1979 Near Date dollar, also known as the 1979 Wide Rim dollar, shows the date on the front (obverse) of the coin much closer to the rim than normal. This was caused by slight modifications to the coin during production of the 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars and is known only to exist on the 1979-P dollar coins from the Philadelphia Mint.

When were dollar coins minted?

Dollar coins have been minted in the United States in gold, silver, and base metal versions. Dollar coins were first minted in the United States in 1794. While true gold dollars are no longer minted, the Sacagawea, Presidential, and American Innovation dollars are sometimes referred to as golden dollars because of their color.

What does a 1979 s proof dollar look like?

Most 1979-S proof dollars have a blobby-looking “S” mintmark that appears something like a rounded, bubbly rectangle whose sides are puckered in a bit on each long side near the middle. Not very “S”-like, one might say.

What is a 1979 Susan B Anthony dollar?

Many promoters sold 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars attached to special cards with postage stamps known as first-day covers. The 1979 one dollar coin is also commonly incorporated into frames, display cases, and coin collections.