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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:
10267
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:
Booker T. Washington
Coin Date:
1946
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
700,546
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1946-1951
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9404
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1946 50c Booker T. Washington MS
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1946 50c Booker T. Washington MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $5,500 | $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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Worth: $135 – $56,000
1900 $1 Lafayette MS
Worth: $200 – $80,000
1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $20,250
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $105 – $18,000
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $170 – $16,800
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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
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-65 (NGC). OH Generation 5.0.
$89
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$94
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,440
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS66+ NGC. CDN: $49.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 1,000,546. ...
$129
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (251/3386). NGC Census: (110/2342). Mintage: 1,000,546. Numismedia...
$21
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-60 Details--Glue Residue Reverse (ICG).
$19
Mixed BU Roll of Booker T. Washington Memorial Commemorative Silver Half Dollars.
$397
1946 50C Booker T. Washington--Cleaned, Glue Residue--ANACS. AU58 Details; (5)1946 BTW--Cleaned--ANACS.MS60 Details; 1946 BTW... (Total: 17 coins)
$207
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 NGC. CDN: $48.64 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,000,546. ...
$119
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial, MS-64 (CACG), with supporting items.
$366
1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS).
$264
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS66+ NGC. CDN: $49.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 1,000,546. ...
$84
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,400
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (89/2153). PCGS Population (235/2949). Mintage: 1,000,546. Numismedia...
$21
1946 50C Booker T. Washington--Artificially Toned--ANACS, Un...
$472
1946 50C Booker T. Washington AU58 ANACS. Rich gold ...
$10
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 2.2 green label holder. CDN: $50.16 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$79
1946 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $44.16 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$79
1946 50C Booker T. Washington, MS67+ CACG. Mintage 1,000,546....
$900
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