Susan B. Anthony Dollar

Circulating Coins

Year of Issue: 1979 to 1981, 1999
Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 95-447

Background

The Susan B. Anthony Dollar was the first time that a woman appeared on a U.S. circulating coin. The coin replaced the Eisenhower Dollar and was minted from 1979-1981 and again in 1999. It honored women’s suffrage leader, Susan B. Anthony.

Characteristics

The obverse (heads) features the likeness of Susan B. Anthony.

The reverse (tails) shows an American eagle landing on the Moon, an adaptation of the Apollo 11 insignia used on the Eisenhower Dollar.

Obverse Inscriptions

LIBERTY
IN GOD WE TRUST
Date

Reverse Inscriptions

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DOLLAR

Mint and Mint Mark

Denver
Philadelphia

Specifications

Composition: Cupro-Nickel (8.33% nickel, balance copper)
Edge: Reeded

Artist Information

Designer: Frank Gasparro

Content last reviewed March 4, 2022