Ar value of a booker t washington half dollar 1945

Washington act stated a maximum mintage of 5 million coins that could be struck for five years beginning in 1946. In fact, they are responsible for destroying 10s of. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. May 26, 2010 the bill authorizing production of the booker t. Washington, principal of tuskegee institute, educator and lecturer. Examine your halves closely and you are sure to find, many are more valuable. What is the value of a 1952 george w carver and booker t washington us half dollar. The first was the booker t washington half dollar, authorized by congress in 1946 to perpetuate the teachings and ideals of the famous black educator. Washington was commemorated on a coin the rare africanamerican to be so. Many of these nice commemorative coins have been preserved in high uncirculated grades. Grading services do not value the wrappers in which the coins are housed. Washington halves minted after 1946 aside from the 1950s and 1951p issues are better coins pricewise due to their significantly lower mintages that range from 6,000 to 8,000 coins each.

Washington birthplace memorial commission had succeeded in getting legislation passed authorizing the production of half dollar coins honoring the famous educator. Washington and george washington carver together on the obverse. A nice untoned example and one of the finest seen of this date and mint. Get the best deals for 1950 booker t washington half dollar at. Make offer 1951 booker t washington 50c ms65 pcgs 94294921. What is value of booker t washington 1946 half dollar. Could you give me a brief history of the coin, its numismatic value and where someone like.

Walking liberty half dollars franklin half dollars kennedy half dollars. Washington half avg circ at apmex or call 800 3759006. Washington was the most famous black man in the world. These commemoratives were issued from 1946 to 1951. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the 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 memorial half dollar, which was minted by the united states until 1951.

May 10, 2016 the difference was that only one half dollar issue would be struck to celebrate iowas centennial, while the booker t. Washington and the struggle against white supremacy by david h. This 90% silver philadelphia mint half dollar was issued to honor the ideals and teachings of an extraordinary american, booker t. Ive had this booker t washington half dollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth. Get a great deal with this online auction for a carverwashington silver half dollar presented by propertyroom on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. The reverse has a united states map and the legend freedom and opportunity for all. Washington 18561915, and agricultural scientist, george w. Actual mintages are higher, but unsold issues were melted to produce washington carver issues. Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, each coin has an approximate diameter of 30mm.

Protect and display your washington carver half dollar by adding a protective plastic capsule to your order. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. Washington half dollars were minted in large numbers for the first year of issue and offered by the booker t. We will provide a link to it at the end of this one. Washington silver half dollar coin ncgs, ms66 feedback. To the left of washingtons portrait are the year of coining and the value half dollar, while the latin legend e. Read more read less characteristics obverse design.

Us booker t washington commemorative half dollar 1946 to 1951. Though i attended tuskegee, i didnt know that booker t. Us coins americas africanamerican numismatic legacy. The difference was that only one half dollar issue would be struck to celebrate iowas centennial, while the booker t. We offer competitive silver prices on early us silver commemorative coins and secure 247 online ordering. The busts on this coin are of george washington carver and booker t. Washington commemorative half dollar is uncirculated and nice. Coins with dates in the future are scheduled for production in those years. Cross posted to other sites may sell prior to removal. The only other im aware of is the washington george washington carver coin. Its a market full of opportunities for anyone with an eye for value investing. Washington half dollar is a united states commemorative coin, part of a. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu coin highlights.

We are pleased to offer for sale this 1951 booker t. Everything but the house does not grade coins or currency. 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. Hey, ive had this booker t washington halfdollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth. Washington memorial half dollar was passed august 7, 1946 simultaneously with that for the iowa centennial half dollar.

Washington commemorative half dollar ar ms66 pcgs multitoned. Protect and display your washingtoncarver half dollar by adding a protective plastic capsule to your order. Mint commissioned africanamerican sculptor and artist isaac scott hathaway to design the coin. Jackie robinson broke baseballs color barrier in 1945 when he was signed. The busts of george washington carver and booker t. Between 1890 and 1915, washington was the dominant leader in the african american community and of the contemporary black elite. Your coin is part of the walking liberty series of half dollars and those dated in the 1940s are common compared to earlier dated silver halves. Realize the starting value is for an average circulated half dollar that has wear to its surfaces. Booker taliaferro washington april 18, 1856 november 14, 1915 was an american educator, author, orator, and adviser to multiple presidents of the united states.

Washington silver half dollar commemorative 50c ngc ms 67 rare. Washington btw memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and was issued to perpetuate the ideals and teachings of booker t. Tough booker t washington us commemorative half dollar. Washington memorial commemorative silver half dollar coins minted at the philadelphia p mint. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu. Commemorative half dollar coin featuring george washington.

Washington memorial birthplace in rocky mount, virginia. Washington half dollar was initially offered in 1946 to honor his place in american history. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coins border. I wouldnt clean it, or you will cut the value in half. Washington was from the last generation of black american leaders born into slavery and became the. Issued from 1951 to 1954, the inscription on the back emphasized patriotism and. Though i attended tuskegee, i didn t know that booker t. The coin has small traces of patina, but is mostly white and very lustrous. Designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. The back looks a little screwed up with some silver showing. Home auctionarchive commemoratives classic silver commemoratives 1948s booker t. S commemorative coins appeared during the period following world war ii, and two of these were tributes to black americans.

Washington memorial commemorative silver half dollar graded and encapsulated as ms64 by ngc. Booker washington commemorative for sale collectible coins. Get the best deals on pcgs grade ms 65 us coins when you shop the largest online selection at. The 1946 booker t washington memorial half dollars were struck at all 3 u. Introductory coin president george washington who issued.