1981 (S) Susan B. Anthony Dollar
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$21,600 MS67+ 10-09-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1981 (S) Susan B. Anthony Dollar is a dollar from the San Francisco Mint, belonging to the Susan B. Anthony Dollars 1979-1999 series. With a mintage of 3.5 million, this is a scarce issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 36% of the year's production. The obverse features Susan B. Anthony facing right, the first woman depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon, adapted from the Apollo 11 mission patch. Struck only for inclusion in official Mint Sets and proof sets — no business strikes were released for circulation, making 1981 issues the scarcest SBA dollars. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $26 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9580.
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