That's an excellent question! The 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar is a coin many people have and are curious about. Unfortunately, the provided search result context didn't contain specific information on this coin's value, but I can certainly answer your question.
First, it's a common misconception that these dollars are made of silver. The 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar is actually a "clad" coin, made of a copper core with layers of copper and nickel on the outside. Because they don't contain any silver, their value isn't tied to the price of precious metals.
For the vast majority of 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollars found in circulation, they are worth their face value of one dollar. The U.S. Mint produced over 750 million of these coins in 1979 across the Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S) mints, so they are very common.
However, a coin in pristine, uncirculated condition can be worth a small premium to collectors, typically in the $2 to $5 range. The real potential for value comes from a specific error variety. You'll want to check any 1979 dollar with a "P" mint mark for the "Wide Rim" or "Near Date" variety. On this rarer version, the date is very close to the edge of the coin. A regular 1979-P has a much thicker rim, creating more space between the date and the edge. If you have the Wide Rim variety, it could be worth $5 to $15 in circulated condition, and much more if it's uncirculated.
So, while most are worth a dollar, it's always worth taking a closer look to see if you have a high-quality example or the rare Wide Rim variety.
