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The 1953 Washington-Carver commemorative half dollars honor the memories of two prominent African American leaders of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Booker T. Washington -- pioneering author and presidential advisor and Carver -- renowned scientist and inventor. Both are pictured in -- jugate portrait by Isaac Scott Hathaway, the first African American to design -- U.S. coin with his Booker T. Washington type debuting in 1946.
While Washington-Carver halves are quite common in uncirculated condition, they are remarkably difficult in grades of MS66 or higher. This is due largely to the flat, broad reverse depicting -- map of the United States. Many examples are quite nice, with fantastic luster and excellent overall eye appeal.
Obverse Description
Features overlapping portraits of George W. Carver and Booker T. Washington with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, and E PLURIBUS UNUM on the outer periphery. The inner periphery bears the names of those honored along with the words HALF DOLLAR. The date is presented to the left of the portraits at 9 o'clock.
Reverse Description
Depicts a map of the United States with the letters U.S.A. overprinted. The periphery bears the words FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL * AMERICANISM.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10399
Designer:
Isaac Scott Hathaway
Obverse Designer:
Isaac Scott Hathaway
Reverse Designer:
Isaac Scott Hathaway
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Washington-Carver
Coin Date:
1953-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
8,003
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1951-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9439
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1953-D 50c Washington-Carver MS
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1953-D 50c Washington-Carver MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $135 – $56,000
1900 $1 Lafayette MS
Worth: $200 – $80,000
1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $18,000
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $105 – $18,000
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $170 – $16,800
1937 50c Antietam MS
Worth: $400 – $35,000
Arkansas 50c MS [Type]
![Arkansas 50c MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1302_4459-2.20200702183226140.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $75 – $20,000
1935-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $225 – $4,500
1935 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,800
1935-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $24,000
1935-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,200
1936-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $225 – $4,620
1936 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,620
1936-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $20,000
1936-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,800
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 103 in 66 (14 in 66+), 9 finer. CAC: 28 in 66, 1 finer (7/2...
$2,196
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $62.16 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$94
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS67 PCGS....
$5,280
1953-D Carver/Washington Commemorative. MS-65 (PCGS).
$145
Wash-Carver 50c 1953-D PCGS MS63
$23
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: 72 in 66 (23 in 66+), 10 finer (5/26). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$350
1953-D Carver/Washington Commemorative. MS-64 (PCGS).
$85
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS67 NGC....
$9,600
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS. Mintage 8,003. ...
$159
1953-D Washington-Carver MS63 PCGS. ...
$41
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 66 (13 in 66+), 9 finer (12/25). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for N...
$384
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (628/447 and 4/15+). NGC Census: (291/219 and 1/4+). CDN: $53 Whsl...
$53
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,010
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS. Mintage 8,003. ...
$192
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/8 and 12/0+). Mintage 8,003....
$480
50C 1953-D WASHINGTON-CARVER PCGS MS64
$47
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,100
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS. Mintage 8,003. ...
$60
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/8 and 12/0+). Mintage 8,003....
$325
1953-D Carver/Washington Commemorative. MS-66 (PCGS).
$376
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