1979 Susan B. Anthony One Dollar Coin

This item is a United States one-dollar coin featuring the likeness of social reformer Susan B. Anthony on the obverse. Struck in 1979, the coin is composed of a copper-nickel clad over a pure copper core, resulting in its characteristic silver-colored exterior. Physically, the coin measures 26.5 mm in diameter and has a weight of 8.1 grams, featuring a reeded edge. The obverse design depicts Anthony in profile, facing right, surrounded by the word 'LIBERTY', the year '1979', and thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The phrase 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is visible to the right of her neck. A notable feature of this series is the inward-curving, eleven-sided polygonal border inside the circular rim. The coin shows signs of circulation including minor surface scratches, slight dulling of the original luster, and light contact marks on the high points of the design such as the cheek and hair. No distinct mint mark is visible in this orientation, though they are typically located above Anthony's shoulder. This coin represents the first time a non-mythological woman appeared on a circulating U.S. coin.