A simple outline map of the united states of america. Washington half dollar great looking piece tough description philadelphia booker t. I have a 1952 george w carver and booker t washington silver 50 cent piece. Washington half dollars, and an amendment to one of these in 1951 for the george washington carver booker t. This coin was issued to commemorative the life and teachings of booker t. Washington was born a slave in virginia in 1856 but rose to become a masterful educator and politician. To find the base value, or bullion value, of each coin denoted bv, multiply the current price of silver by 0. Washington half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway. Washington and carvers profiles looking right with two rings of lettering encircling their portrait. Washington commemorative half dollar is uncirculated and nice. Washington commemorative half dollar 1950, tough this nice. Featuring the final design in americas early commemorative series which began in 1893, this 1952 half dollar honors educator and founder of tuskegee institute, booker t.
The bust originally was going to appear on a half dollar as proposed, but the bill was changed to reflect the use of the 25cent. In worn condition individual coins are not worth very much because so many were saved in pristine condition by collectors. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coins border. Washington, with the denomination and year of mintage inscribed. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, each coin has an approximate diameter of 30mm. Washington half dollar was initially offered in 1946 to honor his place in american history. 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 1946 half dollar was produced at 3 us mint facilities. Search the ngc coin explorer to find prices, auctions, census data, images and. Washington and the reverse shows a simple outline map of the united states of america superimposed with the letters u.
Washington memorial commemorative half dollar 194651 booker taliaferro washington was born a slave in virginia in 1856 but rose to become a masterful educator and politician. Both versions of this 1952 issue half dollar have long been some of the most sought coins by collectors and investors, with. Shop our large selection of early us silver commemorative coins today. Washington, two prominent black americans who made substantial contributions to society. The obverse depicts sideportraits of george washington carver and booker t. Us silver commemorative coins 18921954 for sale ebay. Washington half dollar, no further coins were authorized. 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. Washington commemorative half dollar, or btw half as it is commonly known, will be discussed in this article. Washington memorial half dollar can command a price outside the estimated value range. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. We will provide a link to it at the end of this one. Washington was commemorated on a coin the rare africanamerican to be so.
Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin. There was no dollar coin produced from the demise of the peace dollar 1935 to the beginning of the ike dollar 1971. Find great deals on ebay for booker t washington and washington carver commemorative half. Mint in 1952 george washington on it is the quarter. The design for this coin was created by sculptor isaac scott hathaway, who had performed. May 26, 2010 the bill authorizing production of the booker t. In these cases, it makes sense to buy an appealing specimen of the value grade.
Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and. What is the value of a 1952 george w carver and booker t. I have a one cent coin dated 1844 it is almost the size of a half dollar could it be worth something. The 1923 peace dollar is the second most common date of this coin, it contains 0. In 2010, heritage auctions sold a pair of centdime mules a 1993d cent obverse. Us booker t washington commemorative half dollar 1946 to 1951. Dec 21, 2017 check our video about the coin we are giving away. It is the largest united states circulating coin currently produced in both size and weight, being 1. Her credit score went from 588 to 781 with this 5 minute trick. With the exception of acts signed on august 7, 1946, for the iowa centennial and booker t. The authorizing legislation passed in 1951 called for the melting of all unsold booker t.
The 1946 booker t washington half dollars have value as numismatic coins. Ive had this booker t washington half dollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth. A bill passed on september 21, 1951 authorized the mintage of up to 3,415,631 coins. 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. Washington united states of america half dollar e pluribus unum booker t. The only other im aware of is the washington george washington carver coin. Protect and display your washington carver half dollar by adding a protective plastic capsule to your order. The value of a coin depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. The 18065 variety is favored by collectors both for the knobbed 6 and overdate. The value of a 1932d washington quarter has gone up significantly since i first began collecting coins, but so, too, did interest in the series increase when the 50. Keep reading to learn more about these silver commemorative coins. Designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. Many of these nice commemorative coins have been preserved in high uncirculated grades. Overall, the coin looks great with really nothing detracting from the coin.
Washington half dollar 90% silver coin will make an excellent choice for any kind of buyer. In fact, dave bowers estimates that 94,000 coins of each issue were melted and the original distribution was only 6,000 coins for each mint. Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored. Get the best deals for 1950 booker t washington half dollar at. Washington was one of the leading figures in the charge to educate. How much is a booker t washington half dollar coin worth. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the booker t. A nice untoned example and one of the finest seen of this date and mint. The coin was designed by isaac scott hathaway, and the reverse inscription says, from log cabin to hall of fame. These coins just weren t very popular at the time of issue, and in collectors minds anyway they were just a repeat of the 1946 issues.
Liberty coin service collecting classic commemorative coinage. Washington and washington carver commemorative dates and varieties. Though i attended tuskegee, i didn t know that booker t. The busts on this coin are of george washington carver and booker t. This nice old commemorative half dollar portrays george washington carver and booker t. The profits from the sale of commemorative coins was often used to fund a specific project. Each coin is made from 90% fine silver and comes in almost uncirculated condition. Washington, principal of tuskegee institute, educator and lecturer. 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. Washington memorial half dollar the obverse or front of the coin shows a threequarters portrait of booker t. The busts of george washington carver and booker t.
Washington half dollars and the recoinage into coins bearing conjoined profile portraits of george washington carver and booker t. Washington half dollars were minted in large numbers for the first year of issue and offered by the booker t. The coin has small traces of patina, but is mostly white and very lustrous. In 1879, the mint made up 15 sets of three pattern coins a silver dollar. Washington memorial birthplace in rocky mount, virginia. I feel the post isn t getting proper attention due to failing on my photo upload at the first and having to edit and repost topic. The back looks a little screwed up with some silver showing. Washington commemorative half dollar at the same time. The booker t washington commemorative half dollars were issues for six years, 1946 to 1951. Washington and united states of america half dollar e. Washington ngc ms67 cac commemorative half dollar, toned beauty. This odd maximum mintage number was derived from the remaining 1,581,631 booker t. This coin will make an excellent addition to any collection.
Produced by the united states mint, the 1946 bu silver half dollar commemorates the legacy of booker t. Washington and the 195253 george washington carver half dollars, and the 2009 duke ellington state quarter. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu. Washington, who was an african american civil rights leader. How much is a 1950 george washington one dollar coin worth. Washington half dollars which could be melted and struck as washington carver coins plus the unused quantity 1,834,000 earlier authorized for the booker t. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coin s border. How much is a 17891797 george washington one dollar coin worth. Washington has been on the quarter since 1932, so there is a 1950 washington quar. Check description for the full story 1925s california commemorative half dollar uncirculated great looking piece 1950 booker t. Some of the problems that had occurred for earlier commemorative issues, reemerged with the booker t.
It was roosevelts recent successor, harry s truman, who approved the iowa bill on august 7, 1946, authorizing the booker t. A maximum of 100,000 coins was permitted under the iowa legislation, and it was strongly believed by the sponsors that this issue would be a sellout. Washington commemorative half dollar may 10, 2016 by dennis hengeveld leave a comment 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. How much is a 17971801 john adams one dollar coin not in mint condition worth. Washington memorial half dollar was passed august 7, 1946 simultaneously with that for the iowa centennial half dollar. Today, all three mints have similar survival rates in all grades. Kennedy half dollar coin to use in a number of effects, or to replace those that are used in some gimmicked coin sets and for other tricks. 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.
This coin sold for big money at the current auction. The half dollar, sometimes referred to as the half for short or 50cent piece, is a united states coin worth 50 cents, or one half of a dollar. 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. The portraiture was prepared by wellknown black artist isaac hathaway. The only other commemorative honoring african americans in the early series was the 19511954 george washington carver booker t.
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