The Susan B. Anthony Dollar

SBA dollar collecting has gotten complicated with all the variety types and set completion strategies flying around. As someone who has assembled complete SBA sets, I learned everything there is to know about these often-overlooked coins. Today, I will share it all with you.

The SBA Story

Probably should have led with this section, honestly—introduced in 1979, the Susan B. Anthony dollar was America’s first circulating coin honoring a real woman. The size confusion with quarters limited public acceptance.

Key Dates

That’s what makes SBA collecting endearing to us:

• 1981 coins (proof-only for business strikes from some mints)
• 1979-P Wide Rim (Near Date) variety
• 1999 single-year revival

Collecting Strategy

Short series (1979-1981, 1999) makes completion achievable. Look for varieties and proof versions to add challenge.