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Susan B. Anthony Dollars: The Famous Quarter Look-Alike

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The Susan B. Anthony dollar (1979-1981, 1999) is notorious for being mistaken as a quarter. These coins were discontinued due to public confusion but some varieties are quite valuable.

Tip: Check the rim - Susan B. Anthony dollars have an eleven-sided inner border that quarters don't have.

Regular Strike Values

  • • 1979 P, D, S ($1 to $2)
  • • 1980 P, D, S ($1 to $2)
  • • 1981 P, D, S ($1 to $2)
  • • 1999 P, D ($3 to $5)

Uncirculated Values

  • • 1979-S Type 1 Proof ($15 to $25)
  • • 1979-S Type 2 Proof ($50 to $100)
  • • 1981-S Type 1 Proof ($10 to $20)
  • • 1981-S Type 2 Proof ($250 to $400)

Valuable Errors

  • • 1979-P Wide Rim ($150 to $200)
  • • 1979-P Near Date ($50 to $100)
  • • 1981-S Type 2 "Filled S" ($300 to $500)
  • • Any Date "Struck on Quarter Planchet" ($1,000+)

Discover more rare varieties in our coin error guide book.