As of May, 2024, a 1981-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar in circulated condition is worth $1.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $1,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $3,220.00 in the 12/04/2007 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Frank Gasparro
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 26.50 millimeters
Weight: 8.10 grams
Mintage: 3,000,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Susan B. Anthony Dollars 1979 to Date

1981-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-671,500.00
MS-66+225.00
MS-6670.00
MS-65+35.00
MS-6524.00
MS-64+16.00
MS-6414.00
MS-63+11.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+6.00
MS-625.00
MS-615.00
MS-605.00
AU-58+1.00
AU-581.00
AU-55+1.00
AU-551.00
AU-53+1.00
AU-531.00
AU-50+1.00
AU-501.00
XF-45+1.00
XF-451.00
XF-401.00
VF-351.00
VF-301.00
VF-251.00
VF-201.00
F-151.00
F-121.00
VG-101.00
VG-81.00
G-61.00
G-41.00
AG-31.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State5.001,500.00148.00
About Uncirculated1.001.001.00
Extremely Fine1.001.001.00
Fine and Very Fine1.001.001.00
Good and Very Good1.001.001.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1.001.001.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1981 Susan B. Anthony Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1981-S Susan B. Anthony Dollar Type 1, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.0045.00
1981-D Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Regular Strike)1.001.006.00400.00
1981-S Susan B. Anthony Dollar Type 2, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A70.00450.00
1981-S Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Regular Strike)1.001.006.006,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1981-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$11.00

Lowest Sale Price
$299.00

Highest Sale Price
$68.61

Average Sale Price
$20.00

Most Recent Sale Price
31

Number of Sales
$2,127.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67133.003,220.00889.15
MS-6611.00299.0068.61
MS-65+9.0031.0017.66
MS-643.0016.0011.38
MS-636.0010.007.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1981-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $3,220.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1981-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1981-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 52.17% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 23.19% / 23.19% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1981-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0010/21/2020
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC133.0004/12/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions164.5012/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0009/20/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions235.0005/31/2016
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/28/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions329.0012/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections20.0009/28/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections39.0008/17/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/05/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections150.7007/27/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections9.0006/29/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions164.5006/04/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections21.5502/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections41.0011/10/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections40.0009/29/2013
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections7.0009/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections21.0006/09/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0012/23/2012
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections10.0012/09/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections220.0012/09/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections24.0010/21/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections11.0009/16/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections16.0009/18/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0007/18/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0007/18/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions546.0006/02/2010
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0006/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/26/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/03/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC45.0001/06/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC49.0012/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0006/30/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0006/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/25/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0003/31/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0003/19/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0001/14/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0012/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0009/10/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC59.0009/10/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0005/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0005/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/16/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0004/30/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0004/23/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0009/20/2006
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0004/17/2006
MS-65+ANACSDavid Lawrence RC9.0002/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions75.0006/29/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/02/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/29/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/29/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0009/29/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/29/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0009/22/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0009/15/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions78.0009/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0009/01/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0010/15/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0008/13/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions3.0001/04/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions6.0011/02/2000