Susan B. Anthony One Dollar Coin, 1979 (not authenticated)

The item is a United States one-dollar coin featuring the likeness of activist Susan B. Anthony on the obverse side. The coin is minted in a silvery, cupro-nickel clad composition with a distinctive eleven-sided outer border inscribed within the circular perimeter. Visible text on the obverse includes the word 'LIBERTY' arched across the top edge, the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' positioned to the right of the portrait, and the date '1979' centered at the bottom flanked by small stars. A small mint mark letter 'S' is visible near the shoulder of the portrait. The surface shows minor handling marks and a faint silvery luster consistent with circulation-strike modern US coinage, though condition cannot be definitively graded from a photograph. The identification is based on the recognizable portrait, layout, and directly readable text visible on the obverse face of the coin.

Based on the visual evidence provided, I have examined the item described as a 1979 Susan B. Anthony One Dollar Coin featuring an 'S' mint mark. Based on what I can see in the photograph, the coin displays the expected design elements, including the portrait of Susan B. Anthony, the eleven-sided outer border, and standard lettering such as 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST'. However, I cannot verify from a photo alone whether the piece is composed of the expected precious metal content for a proof issue or if it is a standard business strike, nor can I evaluate surface micro-abrasions, hidden wear, or exact grade. Physical inspection under magnification would be needed to confirm these details. Assuming the attribution is correct and the coin is a standard circulation-strike or mint-state example, typical market behavior for uncertified Susan B. Anthony dollars of this era generally ranges from face value ($1.00) up to roughly $15.00 depending on the precise grade and whether it is a Type 1 or Type 2 mint mark variety. Demand for modern small-dollar coins remains relatively low among collectors, as large quantities were produced. If this item turns out to be a modern replica, fantasy piece, or unauthorized copy, its value would drop to near zero or nominal novelty value. To establish a more precise value and evaluate potential collector grade, a physical examination by a professional numismatist and professional third-party grading and encapsulation would be necessary. Without physical authentication, this estimate remains conditional upon the coin meeting standard specifications.