1979 San Francisco Mint (S) Susan B Anthony (SBA) Dollar Proof Coin PR70 Deep Cameo (DCAM) PCGS Type 2

The 1979-S Proof Susan B. Anthony Dollar Type 2 is one of the most sought-after varieties in the Susan B. Anthony Dollar series. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this proof issue combines sharp design detail, deep cameo contrast, and a key mintmark variety that distinguishes it from earlier 1979 proof strikes.

Susan B. Anthony Dollar Proof Design

The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Susan B. Anthony, honoring the influential women’s rights advocate, set against mirrored proof fields with frosted devices. The reverse depicts an eagle landing on the Moon, a design originally created for the Apollo 11 commemorative, symbolizing American achievement and exploration.

Type 2 Mintmark Variety

This coin is the Type 2 variety, identified by its crisper, more open, and well-defined “S” mintmark. During late 1979 production, the San Francisco Mint revised the mintmark punch. Earlier proof dies produced the softer, more rounded Type 1 mintmark—often described as “blobby”—while later dies created the sharper and more refined Type 2 mintmark. The Type 2 variety is significantly more desirable among collectors due to its limited use and visual distinction.

PCGS Certified PR70 Deep Cameo

This example has been certified by PCGS and graded a perfect PR70 DCAM, indicating a flawless proof coin with no post-production imperfections under magnification. The Deep Cameo designation highlights strong contrast between mirrored fields and frosted devices. Encapsulated in an official PCGS holder, this coin offers maximum protection, eye appeal, and long-term collectibility.

First-Year Proof Issue

The 1979 Proof Susan B. Anthony Dollar had an overall proof mintage of 3,677,175 coins. As the first year of the Susan B. Anthony Dollar series, Type 2 examples in perfect PR70 condition represent a premium modern U.S. coin with strong collector demand.

Product Specifications

• Year: 1979
• Denomination: One Dollar
• Series: Susan B. Anthony Dollar
• Mint: San Francisco (S Mintmark)
• Strike Type: Proof
• Variety: Type 2 Mintmark
• Mintage: 3,677,175 (Total Proof Issues)
• Grade: PR70 DCAM
• Certification: PCGS
• Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
• Packaging: PCGS Certified Holder