Many of these nice commemorative coins have been preserved in high uncirculated grades. Washington half dollar attached, appeared at the february 2016 long beach expo and was obtained by david hall rare coins. Washington memorial half dollar pcgs ms67 cac back to searchbrowse page for a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. Washington memorial birthplace in rocky mount, virginia. Washington was born a slave in virginia in 1856 but rose to become a masterful educator and politician. Washington, an african american educator and activist. The only other im aware of is the washingtongeorge washington carver coin. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. The classic commemorative series consists of fifty different designs, but a complete set includes 144 coins, thanks in part to the two final issues which each saw multiyear releases. Keep reading to learn more about these silver commemorative coins. The coin has small traces of patina, but is mostly white and very lustrous. Mint commissioned africanamerican sculptor and artist isaac scott hathaway to design the coin. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the booker t.
Silver commemorative coin uncirculated 1946 philadelphia mint silver booker t washington half. The obverse depicts sideportraits of george washington carver and booker t. Washington memorial half dollar the obverse or front of the coin shows a threequarters portrait of booker t. Washington memorial silver half dollar from littleton coin company. Washington half dollar was to raise money for a memorial birthplace. The reverse shows the log cabin he was born in and the tuskegee institute he founded and headed. We will provide a link to it at the end of this one. Washington 18561915, and agricultural scientist, george w. Though i attended tuskegee, i didnt know that booker t. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu coin highlights. Coins from the san francisco mint feature the s mintmark. Washington and united states of america half dollar e. The next installment in this series will discuss the final silver classic commemorative, the washingtoncarver half dollar.
Offered here for the collector is a 1946p washington half dollar. Issued from 1951 to 1954, the inscription on the back emphasized patriotism and. He is shown wearing a simple and elegant suit possibly a frock coat or other. Washington commemorative half dollar, or btw half as it is commonly known, will be discussed in this article.
Yes, like all half dollars minted before 1965, the booker t washington half dollar is 90% silver. The value of a coin depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. Washington half dollars were minted in large numbers for the first year of. Washington and george washington carver united states of america in god we trust e pluribus unum george carver liberty booker t. Washington, half dollar, e pluribus unum and the coinage year 1948 in this case.
Washington and washington carver commemorative dates and varieties. In worn condition individual coins are not worth very much because so many were saved in pristine condition by collectors. Our 45day money back guarantee makes ordering risk free. Assuming its circulated and has no mintmark, the retail value is. The 1946s booker t washington is a high mintage issue thats relatively common in all mint state grades. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin reverse. Coin article database photograde million dollar coin club comparative mintage charts history of the us mint auction survey half dollars auction survey colonials coinfacts statistics about pcgs coinfacts.
Free shipping in us only, i do not ship internationally. Washington online securely with golden eagle coins. Hey, ive had this booker t washington halfdollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth. Washington half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway. It is legal tender currency and was minted in 70 years ago. Designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. To the left of washingtons portrait are the year of coining and the value half dollar, while the latin legend e. Us booker t washington commemorative half dollar 1946 to 1951. Dollar, not dallor, just like its spelled on the coin.
Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored. Usa 50 cents booker washington silver coin, 1946sworld. Washington and the reverse shows a simple outline map of the united states of america superimposed with the letters u. Washington half dollar was initially offered in 1946 to honor his place in american history. The commission hired sculptor charles keck, creator of the panamapacific gold dollar and lynchburg half, to design the coin. Home coin prices commemoratives classic silver commemoratives 1948d booker t.
Halfdollar 50 cents the halfdollar was designed by the african american sculptor, isaac scott. It is a highly unusual brochure because the purpose of the booker t. Us booker t washington commemorative half dollar 1946 to 1951 many of these nice commemorative coins have been preserved in high uncirculated grades. Discussion in whats it worth started by endtwist, sep 6, 2004. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin was graded at the highly desirable mint state ms 66 level by numismatic guaranty corporation ngc. Commemorative half dollar coin featuring george washington. Population of 378 coins at this grade level with 81 graded higher.
The coinage inscriptions say, united states of america, booker t. Washington, an american educator, author, orator and adviser to presidents. He has a determined look on his face, and close cropped hair that contributes to a military bearing. Washington memorial 1946 half dollar was produced at 3 us mint facilities.
This nice old commemorative half dollar portrays george washington carver and booker t. Washington memorial commemorative silver half dollar. The original sales brochure illustrated above with a 1951dated bookert. The busts on this coin are of george washington carver and booker t. The us minted the 1946 booker t washington half dollar with no mint mark and also the 1946 d booker t washington half dollar and the 1946 s booker t washington half dollar. Ngc encapsulation guarantees the coins ms66 condition. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin obverse. Washington, principal of tuskegee institute, educator and lecturer.
He is perhaps best known for the founding of the tuskegee institute, the historic school in alabama that sought to educate former slaves and their descendants. Overall, the coin looks great with really nothing detracting from the coin. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coins border. Some of the problems that had occurred for earlier commemorative issues, reemerged with the booker t. Washington was commemorated on a coin the rare africanamerican to be so. What is value of booker t washington 1946 half dollar. Washington commemorative half dollar is uncirculated and nice. To the left of washingtons portrait are the year of coining and the value half dollar, while the latin legend e pluribus unum is placed to the right. Authorized in 1946, the coins would be struck in five separate years across three different mint facilities, in an attempt to maximize sales. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin underneath the log cabin. A simple outline map of the united states of america.
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