Drescription: The Susan B. Anthony Dollar (1979–1981, 1999) was the first U.S. circulating coin to feature a real, non-mythical woman, honoring the women’s suffrage leader. Designed by Frank Gasparro, it features a portrait of Anthony on the obverse and an eagle landing on the moon on the reverse.

Key Details and Characteristics:

Design & Symbolism: The obverse shows Susan B. Anthony. The reverse is an adaptation of the Apollo 11 insignia, featuring an eagle landing on the moon, symbolizing American achievement.

Composition & Size: The coin is made of copper-nickel clad, with a 26.5mm diameter (slightly larger than a quarter) and weighs 8.1 grams.

Distinctive Features: It has a unique eleven-sided (hendecagonal) inner border, designed to help visually impaired individuals distinguish it by touch.

Minting Years: Struck from 1979–1981 and again in 1999.

Circulation Issues: Due to its silvery color and size, it was frequently confused with the Washington quarter, leading to low public adoption.

Collector Value: 1999 issues have lower mintages. The 1979-P "wide rim" (or "near date") and 1979-S "Type 2" (clear S) proofs are particularly sought after by collectors.

The coin replaced the unpopular Eisenhower Dollar in an attempt to create a more practical, machine-compatible, and smaller dollar coin.