The coin was designed by Elizabeth Jones and features a bust of Lady Liberty on the obverse, and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse.
The 1979 Liberty Silver Dollar was issued in both proof and uncirculated condition, with a total mintage of over 17 million coins.
The bullion coins are still readily available today, and typically retail for a modest premium over their intrinsic silver value, which at the time of writing, is approximately
Value today - $30 - $40