This 90% silver philadelphia mint half dollar was issued to honor the ideals and teachings of an. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, each coin has an approximate diameter of 30mm. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. Washington memorial birthplace in rocky mount, virginia.
As was the case with all of the early series, the coins were sponsored by a citizens group. The case is warped and need to be replace, that how the coin got some of it ware. The busts on this coin are of george washington carver and booker t. Half dollar booker t washington coin, the coin was minted in 1946. I will be listing my entire commemorative silver half dollar set. Find great deals on ebay for booker t washington and commemorative half dollar. May 26, 2010 in retrospect it seems an inconsequential act to honor the distinguished africanamerican educator booker t. Due to his place in american history, the booker t. Washington half dollar 90% silver coin will make an excellent choice for any kind of buyer. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coins border. Sep 10, 2018 together with the disappointing financial chicanery of phillips and pittman, these factors made sure that a great coin like the booker t. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the booker t. Washington on the obverse, and his birthplace and the legend from log cabin to. Washington was commemorated on a coin the rare africanamerican to be so.
This original 1951p btw booker t washington half dollar has nice eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Washington commemorative half dollar, or btw half as it is commonly known, will be discussed in this article. Get the best deals on booker t washington half when you shop the largest online selection at. You are bidding on the exact coins in the photograph. Though i attended tuskegee, i didn t know that booker t. In retrospect it seems an inconsequential act to honor the distinguished africanamerican educator booker t. The only other im aware of is the washingtongeorge washington carver coin. The only other im aware of is the washington george washington carver coin. Mint commissioned africanamerican sculptor and artist isaac scott hathaway to design the coin. Each coin is made from 90% fine silver and comes in brilliant uncirculated condition.
Washington commemorative half dollar series was minted from 1946 to 1951 and minted from all three mints p,d,s and. The coinage inscriptions say, united states of america, booker t. Washington, principal of tuskegee institute, educator and lecturer. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The coin has small traces of patina, but is mostly white and very lustrous. New listing 1946 booker t washington silver half dollar coin. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin underneath the log cabin. Tough booker t washington us commemorative half dollar. Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored.
Shop our large selection of early us silver commemorative coins today. Protect and display your washingtoncarver half dollar by adding a protective plastic capsule to your order. Each of these coins tells a story, sometimes its a story of an important event or person being commemorated. Issued from 1951 to 1954, the inscription on the back emphasized patriotism and. Washington commemorative half dollar uncirculated silver coin 1405.
Washington and washington carver commemorative dates and varieties. Washington commemorative half dollar archival plastic holder. This adds further credibility to the grade assigned by the professional coin grading service experts. The first coin to honor an africanamerican, it emerged when many blacks were returning from service in. Washington commemorative coins half dollar almost put an. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin was graded at the highly desirable mint state ms 66 level by numismatic guaranty corporation ngc. Overall, the coin looks great with really nothing detracting from the coin. Buy us commemorative half dollar 1946d booker t washington bu online 247 with golden eagle coins. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we send out to grading service companies after we. Washington and united states of america half dollar e. The commission hired sculptor charles keck, creator of the panamapacific gold dollar and lynchburg half, to design the coin.
The 1946s booker t washington is a high mintage issue thats relatively common in all mint state grades. Washington silver half dollar partial bu roll uncertified 10 coins back to searchbrowse page for a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. To find the base value, or bullion value, of each coin denoted bv, multiply the current price of silver by 0. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1946 booker t washington silver half dollar. Washington half dollar 90% silver commem bu 1946 1951, random year this booker t. Tough booker t washington us commemorative half dollar 90% silver highly collectible you are bidding on the exact coins in the photograph. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu.
Washington half dollar commemorative bu set uncertified housed in capitol plastics holder 18 coins item 584951 greatcollections coin auctions. 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. Find great deals on ebay for 1950 booker t washington half dollar. African americans on us commemorative coins scv history in. Washington half dollar pcgs ms65 ogh old green holder c8. Washington half dollar was initially offered in 1946 to honor his place in american history. Washington, half dollar, e pluribus unum and the coinage year 1948 in this case. The typical specimen has frosty luster and good eye appeal. Designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. Another incredible beauty that came to us housed in an old green pcgs holder. Produced by the united states mint, the 1946 bu silver half dollar commemorates the legacy of booker t. Hathaway, this coin depicts the likeness of booker t. Ive had this booker t washington halfdollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth. This 1951p washingtoncarver commem half dollar rattler holder has nice eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike.
Washington commemorative half dollar series was minted from 1946 to 1951 and minted from all three mints p,d,s and the coins were sold for worldwide distribution. Washington memorial commemorative silver half dollar. Washington united states of america half dollar e pluribus unum booker t. This handsome coin bears his portrait on the obverse and his log cabin birthplace, and the legend from slave cabin. The coin has some ware but overall in good condition.
Washington and george washington carver united states of america in god we trust e pluribus unum george carver liberty booker t. However, this coin was also examined again by the certified acceptance corporation. The back looks a little screwed up with some silver showing. Get the best deals on booker t washington half when you shop the. 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. Though i attended tuskegee, i didnt know that booker t. This coin will make an excellent addition to any collection. Washington commemorative half dollar is uncirculated and nice. Cross posted to other sites may sell prior to removal. Protect and display your washington carver half dollar by adding a protective plastic capsule to your order. The 1946 btws have long been among the least expensive of all the u. Commemorative half dollar coin featuring george washington. Ive had this booker t washington half dollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth.
The booker t washington commemorative half dollars were issues for six years, 1946 to 1951. Washington memorial half dollar the obverse or front of the coin shows a threequarters portrait of booker t. The next installment in this series will discuss the final silver classic commemorative, the washingtoncarver half dollar. You will receive the exact coin seen in the pictures. To the left of washingtons portrait are the year of coining and the value half dollar, while the latin legend e. This isnt always the case, but in general the modern series of united. Washington 18561915, and agricultural scientist, george w. The early united states commemorative coins traditionally begins with the 1892 columbian half dollar and extends through the 1954 booker t. Us commemorative half dollar 1946d booker t washington bu.
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