How much is a 1979 dollar worth?

However, in 1979, the Treasury put the business variety dollar into circulation, although it is possible to still come across the rare brilliant uncirculated coin in mint sets. The 1979-S dollar coin is worth $2.28. The Philadelphia mint produced two planchets in 1979, resulting in two coins with different obverse dies.

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.

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.