Her upbringing instilled in her a strong sense of responsibility to fight for those who were marginalized. Anthony Dollar Coin.īorn on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts, Susan Brownell Anthony was raised in a Quaker household that valued social justice and equality. Her dedication and passion for social change have left an indelible mark on American history, making her the perfect symbol for the Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) was a pioneering leader in the women's suffrage movement and a tireless advocate for equal rights. Anthony: Pioneer for Women's Rights and Face of the Dollar Coin Anthony's portrait on the obverse and an adaptation of the Apollo 11 mission insignia on the reverse, pays tribute to her tireless efforts in the fight for women's suffrage and serves as a reminder of the nation's journey towards equality. Its distinctive design, featuring Susan B.
coin to feature a real, non-allegorical woman. Anthony Dollar was the first circulating U.S. Issued from 1979 to 1981 and again in 1999, the Susan B.
