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. Acclaimed author jabari asim and celebrated artist bryan collier capture the hardship and the spirit of one of the most inspiring figures in american history, bringing to life booker t. Unfollow booker t washington stamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Washington, a great american, there shall be coined by the director of the mint not to exceed five million silver 50 cent pieces of standard size. Washington commemorative half dollar is uncirculated and nice. What is the value of a booker t washington 50 cent piece 1947. What is the value of the booker t washington coin answers. Washington 50c ms and view images, coin specs, prices, auction data and more.
Washington half dollar was issued from 1946, the date of your coin, continuously to 1951. The coins show a portrait of both george washington carver and booker t. New listing 1946 booker t washington silver half dollar coin. Washington and the reverse shows a simple outline map of the united states of america superimposed with the letters u.
The busts of george washington carver and booker t. Booker taliaferro washington april 5, 1856 november 14, 1915 was an american educator, author, orator, and adviser to multiple presidents of the united states. Washington commemorative half dollar 50 cents au uncirculated. I have a 1951 and a 1952 silver dollar double headed with booker t. Please look at the pictures closely before you make your purchase. Washington half dollar attached, appeared at the february 2016 long beach expo and was obtained by david hall rare coins. Booker dreamed of making friends with words, setting free the secrets that lived in books. What is the value of a 1950 booker t washington fifty cent. How can you go wrong with a fifty cent face value minimum bid. The 1946s booker t washington is a high mintage issue thats relatively common in all mint state grades. Washington coin legislation amendment to include george washington carver march 31, 2017 public law 151 82d congress chapter 408 1st session h. In 1925, a commemorative 50 cent coin was released that showed robert e. Washington, the first president of the tuskegee institute.
The obverse depicts sideportraits of george washington carver and booker t. Washington could only dream of learning to read and write. Washington and to raise funds for the purchase and restoration of his birthplace site in franklin county, virginia. 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. The first african american on a us coin was the booker t washington half dollar silver coin. This odd maximum mintage number was derived from the remaining 1,581,631 booker t. He is shown wearing a simple and elegant suit possibly a frock coat or other. Washington memorial half dollar was passed august 7, 1946 simultaneously with that for the iowa centennial half dollar. Washington was a leader in the african american community. The 1947d is slightly rarer in top grades than the other two 1947 btw issues. To the left of washingtons portrait are the year of coining and the value half. Asked in africanamerican history, us coins what is the value. Booker dreamedof making friends with words,setting free th.
Washington half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway. What is the value of us booker t washington 1946 half dollar. Usa 50 cents booker washington silver coin, 1946sworld. Read more read less characteristics obverse design. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu. The coins stated purpose was nobleto honor the memory of booker t. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the booker t. I have a 1952 george w carver and booker t washington silver 50 cent piece. The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more. Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored. Washington memorial birthplace in rocky mount, virginia. Many unsold coins were relesed into circulation or.
The classic commemorative series consists of fifty different designs, but a. What is value of booker t washington 1946 half dollar. The image should tell most of the story on this piece. The typical specimen has frosty luster and good eye appeal. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and. This lesson based on the picture book fifty cents and a dream. Many rare and valuable coins are found throughout the entire history of silver half dollars. Washington early united states commemorative coins fiftycent coins. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin. The busts on this coin are of george washington carver and booker t. Use the ngc coin explorer to determine numismatic values for silver commemoratives, including the 1946 d booker t.
Washington was born a slave, and after the civil war he worked his way through the hampton institute and wayland seminary. The 1946 btws have long been among the least expensive of all the u. These commemoratives were issued from 1946 to 1951. Overall, the coin looks great with really nothing detracting from the coin. Determine the value of your silver commemoratives in the coin market, including the 1949 booker t. Washington s journey to learn, read, and realize a dream. As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average.
Washington half dollar was to raise money for a memorial birthplace. Coins from 1946 and 1947 are worth a little less than. Shop our large selection of early us silver commemorative coins today. The 1946 booker t washington memorial half dollars were struck at all 3 u. He has a determined look on his face, and close cropped hair that contributes to a military bearing. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. Search the ngc coin explorer to find prices, auctions, census data, images and. The 50 cent coin shows washington s bust on the obverse side and images of the hall of fame for great americans in the bronx, ny, and the cabin where he was born on the reverse, along with some wording. Washington united states of america half dollar e pluribus unum booker t.
Usa 50 cents booker washington silver coin, 1946s booker t washington half dollar commemorative coin obverse. The law began, that to commemorate the life and perpetuate the ideals and teachings of booker t. If you have an account, sign in with your email address. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coins border. Aug 29, 2009 what is the value of a 1952 george washington carver booker t. Designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. This was the first time a commemorative coin was produced in a denomination that was not issued for circulation a half union coin was proposed, but was never released into circulation. Meanwhile, africanamerican artist isaac scott hathaway learned of the coin program. Washington by jabari asim challenges young students to make connections between history and economic concepts. The coin was offered in both round and octagonal versions, the latter.
Washington and washington carver commemorative dates and varieties. It was the first time an african american was pictured on a u. Money raised from the sale of the coins was combined with money raised by the united daughters of the confederacy and the stone mountain confederate memorial association in order to fund the carving of a confederate monument at stone mountain. Washington is a very inspirational text that will leave a lasting impact on the reader. Select coins with little to no abrasions on booker t. Its a market full of opportunities for anyone with an eye for value investing. These commemoratives were issued for several years. Get the best deals on booker t washington half when you shop the largest online selection at. Ive had this booker t washington halfdollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth. Washington and george washington carver united states of america in god we trust e pluribus unum george carver liberty booker t. The original sales brochure illustrated above with a 1951dated booker t. In 1881, at age 25, he was named the president of the newly created tuskegee institute.
After emancipation, booker began a fivehundredmile journey, mostly on foot, to hampton institute, taking his first of many steps towards a col. Meanwhile, african american artist isaac scott hathaway learned of the coin program. Oct 12, 20 what is the value of a booker t washington 50 cent piece 1947. Many of these nice commemorative coins have been preserved in high uncirculated grades. It is a highly unusual brochure because the purpose of the booker t. The back looks a little screwed up with some silver showing. Us booker t washington commemorative half dollar 1946 to 1951. The value of a 1943 fifty cent piece is determined by it condition. Washington silver commemorative at the best online prices at ebay. The numbers come from the united states mint, and they dont reflect coins that have.
Washingtion, it has no mint mark and appears to be in really good shape. A gorgeous 1952 p carver washington silver half dollar commemorative coin. Search a list of auctions and see the realized prices for the coin silver commemorative, 1946 booker t. Find great deals on ebay for booker t washington and commemorative half dollar. Spanning 1794 through the 1960s discover not only your 1946 half dollar value but how much the rest of these rare silver coins are worth. Washington memorial, united states, with pictures and. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that to commemorate the life and perpetuate the ideals and teachings of booker t. Washington was born a slave, and after the civil war, worked his way through the hampton institute and wayland seminary.
What is the value of a booker t washington 50 cent piece. We will provide a link to it at the end of this one. The profits from the sale of commemorative coins was often used to fund a specific project. The ngc coin explorer is a complete silver commemoratives reference guide. On august 7, 1946, the second session of the 79th congress approved an act which became public law 79610 that authorized the coinage of 50 cent pieces to commemorate the life and perpetuate the ideals and teachings of booker t. 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. Washington, principal of tuskegee institute, educator and lecturer. He was born into slavery and became an advocate for the people and a voice for former slaves. 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. This coin sold for big money at the current auction. View prices, auction data, census info and more all for free. Born on april 5th, 1856, booker taliaferro washington was the son of a slave named jane and an unnamed white father, presumably a plantationowner. Relatively few were issued in 1948 and 1949, accounting in part for price variations. Between 1890 and 1915, washington was the dominant leader in the african american community and of the contemporary black elite. Washington, the educator who became the most influential african american of the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Actual mintages are higher, but unsold issues were melted to produce washington carver issues. The coin has small traces of patina, but is mostly white and very lustrous.
To this was added a 30cent charge for postage and handling. May 10, 2016 both issues are in part dedicated to booker t. The value of a coin depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. Washington commemorative half dollar, or btw half as it is commonly known, will be discussed in this article. The booker t washington commemorative half dollars were issues for six years, 1946 to 1951. Per policy, we do not advise on the value, authenticity, or rarity of readers coins and banknotes. Washington half dollars were minted in large numbers for the first year of issue and offered by the booker t. Washington birthplace memorial and the george washington carver national monument foundation, any of the 50 cent pieces coined under the act of august 7, 1946, but on the date of the enactment of this act not yet disposed of in accordance with such act, shall be returned to or retained in the treasury, and. Find 50 cent coin value from a vast selection of coins. Washington, the first president of the tuskegee institute, was the first african american pictured on a u. How much is a booker t washington half dollar coin worth. Search the ngc coin explorer to find prices, auctions, census data, images and everything else you need to know for collecting 1946 s booker t.
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