1979 Dollar Coin Appraisal

1979-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coin in Cardboard Holder

This item is a 1979-P Susan B. Anthony dollar coin, housed within a generic, square cardboard coin holder. The coin itself appears to be made of a silvery-grey metallic alloy, consistent with the cupronickel clad composition of Susan B. Anthony dollars (8.33% nickel, balance copper). The obverse of the coin, visible through a circular cutout in the holder, features the left-facing bust of Susan B. Anthony. While specific details like mint marks or fine lines are difficult to discern perfectly due to the image resolution, the 'P' mint mark is likely indicated by the '1979-P' handwritten on the holder. The coin exhibits what appears to be moderate circulation wear, with some softening of details on Anthony's portrait, though no significant scratches or deep abrasions are clearly visible. The luster, if any, is subdued. The cardboard holder is light brown or tan in color, folded and stapled around the coin. There are visible staple marks along the edges, indicating how the holder is sealed. Handwritten in what appears to be black or dark ink on the holder are the inscriptions '1979-P', '1-DOLLAR', and 'Deb'. The holder itself shows signs of age and handling, with some minor creasing, smudges, and general discoloration consistent with older paper products. The style period is Modern Circulating Coinage, specifically late 20th century. The craftsmanship of the coin is standard for US Mint production of the era, while the holder is a utilitarian, mass-produced numismatic accessory.