Description
The 1979 Wide Rim SBA dollar is a significant and highly sought-after variety that occurred during the inaugural year of this short-lived dollar coin series. The "Wide Rim" or "Near Date" type is distinguished by the date being positioned closer to the rim with the digits appearing larger and bolder, while the rim itself is noticeably wider than the more common Narrow Rim version. This variety is particularly valuable to collectors because it was produced in far smaller quantities than the standard Narrow Rim version, with estimates suggesting only a small percentage of the 1979-P Philadelphia mintage received the Wide Rim treatment, making it genuinely scarce.
