1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coin Value: How Much Is It Worth?
The 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar was the final year of this series, struck after an 18-year hiatus to bridge a coin shortage before the Sacagawea dollar arrived.
Guide estimates for the versions covered here range from about $4.27 in MS63 for business strikes up to $30.00 for a PR65 proof — these are guide figures, not guaranteed offers. Which version you hold depends on mint, finish and condition.
Fast Way to Identify Your 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar
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It is not a substitute for professional authentication or exact grading.
1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Value
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Which 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Versions Are Worth Money?
- 1999-P Proof (PR65) carries the highest listed guide estimate at $30.00, well above either business-strike version at the same reference point.
- Both 1999-P and 1999-D business strikes in MS63 list around $4.27 — confirm mint, grade and original surfaces before expecting more.
Step 1: Identify Your 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Mint Mark and Version
Look on the obverse near Susan B. Anthony's shoulder for a small mintmark: P for Philadelphia, D for Denver.
All 1999 SBA dollars are copper-nickel clad over a copper core — there is no silver version, despite the coin's silvery appearance. Weight is 8.10 grams and diameter is 26.50 mm.
Business strikes have a standard satin-to-frosty luster. Proofs, struck only at Philadelphia this year, show mirror fields and sharply detailed devices.
A proof is a specific manufacturing finish, not simply a coin that looks shiny or grades high.
Separate these three branches before you do anything else: 1999-P business strike, 1999-D business strike, and 1999-P Proof. Getting the wrong branch will point you to the wrong value.
Step 2: Check Your 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Grade
On business strikes, check Susan B. Anthony's cheek first — it is the highest point and picks up wear quickly.
Then look at the hair detail above her ear. Flip to the reverse and examine the eagle's breast feathers for flattening or loss of fine detail.
For proofs, wear is typically not the issue. Instead, look for hairline scratches under good light, any haze on the mirror fields, and contact marks from mishandling.
Cameo contrast — frosted devices against deep mirror fields — is a separate consideration from the proof grade itself.
Use the comparison image to see how a circulated coin differs from an About Uncirculated or full Mint State example. Original, uncleaned surfaces always compare more favorably than polished or wiped coins, which can look bright but actually grade lower.
Step 3: Check 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Value by Mint and Version
1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar — P
The 1999-P business strike is the Philadelphia-minted circulation issue. It carries a "P" mintmark on the obverse beside the portrait's shoulder.
Made from copper-nickel clad over a copper core, it weighs 8.10 grams with a 26.50 mm diameter and reeded edge.
A USA Coin Book guide estimate places the 1999-P at about $4.27 in MS63. That is a guide figure, not a guaranteed sale price.
Cleaned, polished or damaged coins will compare less favorably than examples with original surfaces. Confirm the P mintmark and business-strike finish before using this value.
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Price Auction Records Appraisal PO PO 1
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1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar — D
The 1999-D was struck at the Denver Mint and shows a "D" mintmark on the obverse. Same copper-nickel clad composition, same 8.10-gram weight and 26.50 mm diameter as the Philadelphia version.
Guide estimate from USA Coin Book puts the 1999-D at about $4.27 in MS63. Condition matters: a bag-marked, dull example is not MS63.
Look for original luster, minimal contact marks and full hair and eagle-feather detail. Cleaning or polishing drops comparability regardless of how bright the coin appears.
Coin Value Lookup is a good starting point if you want to look up other denominations or years alongside your SBA dollar research.
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Price Auction Records Appraisal PO PO 1
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VF 25
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AU 58
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1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar — P PR
The 1999-P Proof was produced at Philadelphia for collectors, not for circulation. It features mirror-like fields and crisp, well-defined devices — the hallmarks of a proof manufacturing finish.
The mintmark is P, same location on the obverse.
USA Coin Book lists a guide estimate of $30.00 in PR65, making this the most valuable standard version of the 1999 SBA dollar at that reference grade. Proofs typically come in original government packaging; a loose proof with heavy hairlines or haze will grade below PR65.
Do not confuse a polished or unusually clean business strike for a genuine proof — the mirror fields on a real proof are unmistakable under magnification.
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1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Error List
1. 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar — Wrong Planchet / Off-Metal Strike
A wrong-planchet error occurs when a coin is struck on a blank intended for a different denomination. For the 1999 SBA dollar, one reported variety is a strike on a Sacagawea dollar planchet.
Since the Sacagawea dollar has a distinctive golden-colored manganese brass surface, a genuine example would look noticeably different in color from a normal SBA dollar while still carrying the Susan B. Anthony design.
To check, compare the coin's weight, diameter and edge characteristics against the standard 8.10-gram, 26.50-mm specs of a normal SBA dollar. Differences in those measurements point toward a planchet mismatch.
Be cautious: plated coins, acid-treated coins and deliberately altered pieces can mimic an off-metal appearance. No specific price is adopted here because value depends on the exact error, its condition and its visibility.
Professional authentication is strongly recommended for any wrong-planchet claim.
2. 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar — Clipped Planchet
A clipped planchet means a portion of the original metal blank was missing before the coin was struck. On 1999 SBA dollars, clipped planchets have been reported.
The clip can be curved, straight or irregular in shape, and the design in the affected area will typically appear incomplete or weakly struck.
One useful diagnostic: look for a zone of weakness on the opposite side of the coin from the clip. This "Blakesley effect" happens because the incomplete blank does not receive full striking pressure everywhere.
Compare the edge texture in the clipped area to the normal reeded edge elsewhere on the coin.
Watch out for lookalikes. A coin that has been filed, cut or damaged after striking is not a clip error.
Corrosion eating into the rim can also fool beginners. No numerical price is adopted here; value depends on the size and type of the clip, the coin's overall condition and authentication by a recognized grading service.
