Are 1979 dollar coins rare?

The 1979 dollar coin is quite common; the U.S. Mint released millions of these coins into general circulation, making the dollar coin easily accessible and affordable. That said, some 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar coins are rare because of their distinct die errors, for example, the wide rim 1979 dollar coin.

What is a 1979 Dollar made of?

Below and around the coin’s edge, the coin’s denomination, ONE DOLLAR, is inscribed along the bottom. Thirteen stars appear around the coin, engulfing the eagle. The 1979 dollars are made of 91.67% copper on the outer layer, 8.33% of nickel overall, and an inner core of pure copper. Each coin weighs 8.1 grams and is 26.5mm in diameter.

What does a 1979 dollar coin look like?

The coin’s inner rim is shaped as an 11-sided polygon while the edges are reeded. The mint mark is above the lady’s shoulder on the left side of the coin. The 1979 dollar coins were minted at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco mints and will have the mint marks D, P, or S, respectively, depending on where the coin was minted.