Washington half dollar was issued from 1946, the date of your coin, continuously to 1951. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin underneath the log cabin. Washington commemorative half dollar is uncirculated and nice. Washington btw commemorative half dollar was authorized by congress on august 7th, 1946, and stipulated that a maximum of 5 million coins could be struck at all three united states mints for up to five years after the passage of the authorization. Washington memorial commemorative silver half dollar graded and encapsulated as ms64 by ngc. Washington hall of fame for great americans and a log cabin 90% ag, 10% cu. May 26, 2010 the bill authorizing production of the booker t. Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored. Actual mintages are higher, but unsold issues were melted to produce. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the booker t. In 1946, he was honored on the first coin to feature an african american, the booker t. A nice untoned example and one of the finest seen of this date and mint. Rare washington quarters in your pocket change worth. With the exception of acts signed on august 7, 1946, for the iowa centennial and booker t.
Washington half dollars and the recoinage into coins bearing conjoined profile portraits of george washington carver and booker t. Washington commemorative half dollar ar ms66 pcgs multitoned. Between 1890 and 1915, washington was the dominant leader in the africanamerican community. Washington half dollar attached, appeared at the february 2016 long beach expo and was obtained by david hall rare coins.
T washington commemorative half for sale silver dollar coins. Worth usa 12 dollar 1946 1951, booker taliaferro washington in the coin catalog at international catalog of world coins. Face value, coin, obverse design, reverse design, composition, mintage, available. Washington half dollar was initially offered in 1946 to honor his place in american history. The value of a coin depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. Washington memorial half dollar, which was minted by the united states until 1951. We are pleased to offer for sale this 1951 booker t. Washington, principal of tuskegee institute, educator and lecturer. Designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. Washington ngc ms67 cac commemorative half dollar, toned. Washington and carvers profiles looking right with two rings of lettering encircling their portrait. Washington commemorative half dollar, or btw half as it is commonly known, will be discussed in this article. Washington memorial half dollar was passed august 7, 1946 simultaneously with that for the iowa centennial half dollar. Washington commemorative half dollar pcgs ms 65 at the best online prices at.
Washington and the reverse shows a simple outline map of the united states of america superimposed with the letters u. A tribute to two of historys most prominent african americans, this half dollar features the busts of booker t. As noted earlier, the first official united states commemorative coin was really the 1848. Washington was an africanamerican educator, author, orator and adviser to presidents of the united states. Everything but the house does not grade coins or currency. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and.
The us mint produced the carver washington commemorative half dollar classic commemorative coin with coinage dates of 1951 through 1954 to include the recognition of the life and contributions of george washington carver to that of booker t. The obverse depicts sideportraits of george washington carver and booker t. Dollar, ms67 1951 beauty cac ngc half toned booker commemorative washington toned booker washington half beauty cac t. May 26, 2010 when the washington carver half dollar debuted at the end of 1951, it was seen by its sponsor as the salvation for another commemorative coin program that was then wheezing its dying breaths.
Many of these nice commemorative coins have been preserved in high uncirculated grades. Washington half dollar that has been certified and professionally judged to be in ms67 condition by the ngc grading om 62335563. These commemoratives were issued from 1946 to 1951. George washington carver foundation tuskegee institute, alabama first day of issue. The executive coin company 2073 graham road stow, ohio 44224 3306861100 18009652646. Directory price results news help consign classic site. To the left of washington s portrait are the year of coining and the value half dollar, while the latin legend e pluribus unum is placed to the right.
Washington btw memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and was issued to perpetuate the ideals and teachings of booker t. For this reason, arkansas half dollars, although quite rare in many instances, have. Although many were ruined for any collector value because they were mishandled by people that bought them other were stored improperly and ruined the coins condition. List of united states commemorative coins and medals 1950s. The last design released for the early commemorative coins was the george washington carver half dollar.
C lot vault goods item is the exact in the image bidder decides the value and grade by the bids placed. Washington and george washington carver together on the obverse. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. Washington memorial commemorative silver half dollar coins minted at the philadelphia p mint. The next installment in this series will discuss the final silver classic commemorative, the washington carver half dollar. Coins by type commemoratives early silver early commemoratives 1951p btw booker t washington half dollar. Washington half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway. 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. Login view cart 0 view wishlist 0 checkout toggle navigation menu home coins by type coins by type u. Overall, the coin looks great with really nothing detracting from the coin.
The reverse has a united states map and the legend freedom and opportunity for all. Could you give me a brief history of the coin, its numismatic value and where someone like. Ive had this booker t washington half dollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth. The next installment in this series will discuss the final silver classic commemorative, the washingtoncarver half dollar. The coin has small traces of patina, but is mostly white and very lustrous.
Add this historical half dollar to your cart today. Authorized in 1946, the coins would be struck in five separate years across three different mint facilities, in an attempt to maximize sales. Washington commemorative half dollar pcgs description. Washington half dollar, no further coins were authorized.
Washington half dollar commemorative coins were returned to the u. When the washington carver half dollar debuted at the end of 1951, it was seen by its sponsor as the salvation for another commemorative coin program that was then wheezing its dying breaths. The busts on this coin are of george washington carver and booker t. During this difficult time in dealing with covid19, our top priority is the health and safety of our employees, associates, customers, and communities.
The back looks a little screwed up with some silver showing. This nice old commemorative half dollar portrays george washington carver and booker t. Originally offered in 1946, with nearly one million coins were produced, the large majority of the booker t. The intrinsic value of a 1951 canadian silver dollar would be limited to the value of the silver it contains on the day of sale. Claim this codex record copy share link description.
Most relevant, newest, popularity, end soonest, price. Washington half dollar ms64 ngc is a great value of silver. Washington and the 195253 george washington carver half dollars, and the 2009 duke ellington state quarter. Use the ngc coin explorer to determine numismatic values for silver commemoratives, including the 1951 s booker t.
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. This coin will make an excellent addition to any collection. Washington commemorative ar half d coin ms 65 pcgs. Washington memorial commemorative silver half dollar. Washington, two prominent black americans who made substantial contributions to society. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coins border. Washington half dollars, and an amendment to one of these in 1951 for the george washington carver booker t. However, a 1951 dollar in ms or fine condition can be worth as much as 500 dollars to a collector. Some of the problems that had occurred for earlier commemorative issues, reemerged with the booker t.
What is the value of a 1951 booker t washington half dollar. Eventually, more than one million coins were distributed. Home coins us coins commemoratives silver commemorative. 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. Retail tag values, insurance and appraisal values, auction values, or any other indication of values on any auction merchandise are. One 1951 booker t washington centennial commemorative half dollar coin. 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. Silver commemoratives 18921954 page 4 david hall rare. Washington united states of america half dollar e pluribus unum booker t. Washington commemorative ar half d coin good uncertified. Washington and george washington carver united states of america in god we trust e pluribus unum george carver liberty booker t. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell.
The cachet designed by the george washington carver foundation. Washington silver half dollar commemorative 50c ngc ms 67. Washington half dollar was to raise money for a memorial birthplace. Item is the exact in the image bidder decides the value and grade by the bids placed.
Washington silver half dollar commemorative 50c ngc ms 67 rare. It is a highly unusual brochure because the purpose of the booker t. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu coin highlights. Washington half dollars were minted in large numbers for the first year of issue and offered by the booker t. Find gold silver prices on great silver bullion products.
The coin bears conjoined profile portraits of george washington carver and booker t. Classic coins carver washington commemorative half dollar. The original sales brochure illustrated above with a 1951 dated booker t. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin.
Washington and washington carver commemorative dates and varieties. Washington founded, in 1881, the tuskegee institute, a black college in alabama. In worn condition individual coins are not worth very much because so many were saved in pristine condition by collectors. Booker washington commemorative for sale collectible coins.
Free insured shipping up for sale here is an excellent 1951 d booker t. The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more. The authorizing legislation passed in 1951 called for the melting of all unsold booker t. Coins from 1946 and 1947 are worth a little less than.
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