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Booker T. Washington half dollars were struck for six years, with the first minted in 1946 and the last in 1951. The BTW half dollar was an interesting issue for -- critical time on the American civil rights scene. The coin, honoring the renowned author and presidential advisor, was designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway, the first African American to ever design -- U.S. coin. It was issued to help raise funds for the construction of memorials to the memory of Washington, who lived from 1856 through 1915. The coin bears the powerful inscription FROM SLAVE CABIN TO HALL OF FAME.
The Booker T. Washington half dollar was struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints and is extremely common in Mint State grades, though they are rare in grades of MS67 or higher. This is attributed to the flatness of the design, which lends for more evident marks and surface detractions.
Obverse Description
The obverse bears the portrait of the honored figure framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. To the left of the portrait is the date and words HALF DOLLAR. To the right of the portrait is the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Reverse Description
The reverse bears BTW's memorial building centered at the top. Many words appear on the reverse including: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL * LIBERTY, around the periphery. FROM SLAVE CABIN TO HALL OF FAME appears below the memorial. IN GOD WE TRUST * FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA appear directly below flanking the likeness of the slave cabin.
Catalog Information
GSID:
193370
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
Coin Date:
Booker T. Washington Memorial
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1946-1951
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
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Booker T. Washington Memorial 50c MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$5,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $3,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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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1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $20,250
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Worth: $105 – $18,000
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Worth: $170 – $16,800
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Worth: $400 – $35,000
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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
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Worth: $75 – $20,000
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Worth: $75 – $1,800
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-65 (NGC). OH Generation 5.0.
$89
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$94
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66 (NGC).
$114
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,440
1946-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,322
1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$48
1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 500,279....
$104
1946-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS69 ★ NGC. ...
$19,388
1949 50C Booker T. Washington -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/770). PCGS Population (0/1358). Mint...
$76
1946-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (10/1459). PCGS Population (14/2179). Mintage: 200,113. Numismedia Ws...
$34
1946-D 50C Booker T. Washington AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/1675). NGC Census: (0/1214). Mintage: 200,113. Numismedia Wsl...
$14
BTW 50C 1950 MS64 PCGS; BTW 1950-D MS64 PCGS; BTW 1951-D MS64 PCGS and a BTW 1951-S MS64 PCGS. ... (Total: 4 Coins)
$207
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 NGC. CDN: $48.64 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,000,546. ...
$119
1946-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS. CDN: $41.64 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 200,113. ...
$79
1948 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. CDN: $77.62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 8,005. ...
$195
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,196
1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS68★ NGC....
$3,720
1948 Booker T. Washington Memorial. PDS Set. (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.
$192
1946-S BTW 50c NGC MS63
$33
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-60 Details--Glue Residue Reverse (ICG).
$19
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