1999-D Susan B. Anthony Dollar - Uncirculated

The Final Year from Denver

Own a piece of numismatic history with this 1999-D Susan B. Anthony Dollar, struck at the Denver Mint during the coin's remarkable return after a 17-year hiatus. When the U.S. Mint resumed production in 1999 to meet demand caused by the dollar coin shortage, they created what would become the final year of the Susan B. Anthony series—making these coins an essential milestone for any collection celebrating American coinage and women's history.

What Makes This Coin Special

• Uncirculated condition - crisp details and original mint luster preserved
• Denver Mint (D mint mark) - struck at the Rocky Mountain facility
• Final year of issue (1999) - last production run before the Sacagawea Dollar replaced the series
• Historic one-year revival - only minted in 1999 after 17 years of dormancy (1981-1998)
• Copper-nickel clad composition - durable and distinctive 11-sided inner border design
• Legal tender status - official U.S. currency backed by the federal government

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro's powerful portrait of Susan B. Anthony faces right, her determined expression capturing the spirit of the suffragist who fought tirelessly for women's voting rights. The inscriptions "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" frame her profile, with the date "1999" below and the "D" mintmark positioned near the right edge. The design honors Anthony's legacy as a champion of equality and social reform.

Reverse: The reverse features the iconic Apollo 11 mission insignia, adapted from the Eisenhower Dollar design. An American eagle descends toward the lunar surface, olive branch in its talons, with Earth rising in the background. The distinctive 11-sided inner border creates a unique visual signature that sets this dollar apart from all other U.S. coins.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The 1999-D Susan B. Anthony Dollar represents a fascinating chapter in modern U.S. coinage. After the series ended in 1981 due to public confusion with the quarter, an unexpected shortage of dollar coins in 1999 forced the Mint to resume production for just one year before transitioning to the Sacagawea Dollar in 2000. This makes the 1999 issue a bridge between eras and a key date for type set collectors. The Denver Mint strike adds regional collecting appeal, and in uncirculated condition, these coins showcase the sharp details and original surfaces that serious numismatists demand, offering both historical significance and affordable accessibility for collectors at any level.

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