how much is a silver dollar worth 1979 today

[DelArthur]

Hello! That's a great question about the 1979 dollar coin. It's a common coin that many people have, and it's interesting to learn about its value.

First, it's important to clarify that the 1979 dollar, which features Susan B. Anthony, is not actually made of silver. These coins are a "copper-nickel clad" composition, meaning they have a copper core with layers of copper-nickel on the outside. Because they don't contain any precious metal, their value isn't tied to the price of silver.

For most 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars that you'd find in circulation, they are worth their face value of one dollar. The value can increase if the coin is in uncirculated, pristine condition. An average uncirculated 1979 dollar might be worth around $3 to $5, while one in a higher uncirculated grade could fetch between $8 and $15.

There is one specific version to look out for that is much more valuable. This is the 1979-P "Wide Rim" or "Near Date" variety. This was an early minting error that resulted in the date being very close to the coin's rim. A circulated Wide Rim variety can be worth about $25, and if you have one in uncirculated condition, it could be valued at over $60.

So, while most 1979 dollars are just worth a dollar, it's worth checking the coin's condition and looking for that special "Wide Rim" error from the Philadelphia mint.