is a 1979 silver dollar worth any money

[SanJude]

Hello! That's a great question. Many people associate dollar coins with silver, so it's a common thing to wonder about.

The 1979 dollar coin, which features Susan B. Anthony, is actually not made of silver. It's made of a copper-nickel clad composition. Because of this, most 1979 dollars that have been used in circulation are only worth their face value of one dollar.

However, some 1979 dollars can be worth more to collectors, depending on their condition and a few specific details. For instance, an uncirculated coin that is still in pristine condition can be worth a few dollars.

The real value comes from a couple of rare varieties. The first one to look for is the 1979-P "Wide Rim" or "Near Date" variety. On this version of the coin from the Philadelphia mint, the rim is noticeably thicker, and the date appears much closer to the edge. This is the most valuable variety of the coins made for circulation. There are also special proof coins from the San Francisco mint, which will have an "S" mint mark. There are two types of these: Type 1 has a filled-in or "blobby" S, while the rarer and more valuable Type 2 has a very clear and distinct "S".

So, while most 1979 dollars are worth $1, it's definitely worth taking a closer look at yours to see if you have one of these special collector's versions!