Bidspirit auction | Group of Eight Susan B.

Group of Eight Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coins, 1979 - Group of eight United States Susan B. Anthony one-dollar coins, all dated 1979, the first year of issue for this short-lived series struck from 1979?1981 and again in 1999. Designed by Frank Gasparro, the obverse features the portrait of women's rights pioneer Susan B. Anthony, while the reverse depicts the Apollo 11 mission insignia showing an eagle landing on the moon with an olive branch.Introduced as the first U.S. circulating coin to depict a real woman, the Susan B. Anthony dollar is notable for its distinctive 11-sided inner border and copper-nickel clad composition. These coins remain popular with collectors as the inaugural year of the series.All examples are housed in cardboard 2?2 holders and appear lightly circulated to near uncirculated. Condition: Light circulation with some pieces appearing near uncirculated; housed in protective 2?2 holders.