GBrad Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Hello all. Greg here. Came across this beautiful coin and the pics just don’t do it justice. Just looking for some feedback on this coin. It’s a 1979 P and the entire coin is “gold” colored as you can see. Viewed through my loupe this coin has very high relief on all surfaces (if I’m saying that correctly...). I know there are narrow and wide rim varieties from this year but I’m not sure about this one. I’m leaning more toward a wide rim variety. Not sure if this is a proof or what. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! -Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Looks like someone plated it, impairing likely value. Too bad. GoldFinger1969 and Oldhoopster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran DWLange Posted March 17, 2020 Member: Seasoned Veteran Share Posted March 17, 2020 These are normal coins that are gold plated for some marketing scheme. Ads for such things are seen frequently in general interest magazines. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.cutler Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Yep, it has been plated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revenant Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 You see the same things with Statehood quarters. With the manganese brass presidential dollars this fortunately wasn't necessary - fewer coins to ruin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrinz Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 It even was a circulated coin that was plated … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, jgrinz said: It even was a circulated coin that was plated … Wouldn't bother non-numismatists who might think it looked Real Cool, would be my guess. Was designed to take money from people with money to waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 I figured that it was plated. My son found it in a change jar at a friend’s house and it was given to him. I’m still learning guys so please bear with me. Thank you for all the comments. I really enjoy this forum. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty FR Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I realize this is a year old thread, but I bought a 79 proof set at a second hand store today. The Susan B looks gold in comparison to the half and the quarter. I don't think his dollar coin was faked, but likely a proof coin. Sometimes the coins do have a tint that looks goldish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldoze Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 l i found this coin today in a bank roll, so anybody know how much is worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 @angeldoze--Welcome to the NGC chat board. Please note that this topic is from over three years ago. If you found a gold-colored 1979-P Susan B. Anthony dollar that looks like the one originally posted, it is, as indicated in this topic, a coin that was privately plated after leaving the mint for sale as a novelty. It would have no collector value and is likely worth only its face value of one dollar. If it is something else, please create a new topic on this forum with clear, cropped photos of each side of the coin so that current forum members can see it and advise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
