1946 booker t washington 50 cent piece

Washington silver commemorative at the best online prices at ebay. Washington united states of america half dollar e pluribus unum booker t. This coin was issued to commemorative the life and teachings of booker t. Actual mintages are higher, but unsold issues were melted to produce washington carver issues. Washington birthplace memorial commission honored him with this commemorative 50 cents piece. Washington also was thus honored a quarter century after his death. Most of these old walking liberty half dollars have circulated through commerce and received wear, often heavy wear. Washington, who was an african american civil rights leader. Washington half dollar, no further coins were authorized. Washington silver commemorative half dollar fifty cen. Washington half dollar was initially offered in 1946 to honor his place in american history.

Washingtion, it has no mint mark and appears to be in really good shape imo. Washington and george washington carver united states of america in god we trust e pluribus unum george carver liberty booker t. 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. 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. Keep reading to learn more about these silver commemorative coins. Coins from 1946 and 1947 are worth a little less than the others because more of them were minted. Home auctionarchive commemoratives classic silver commemoratives 1946 booker t. The tuskegee institute, which washington started at the age of. Washington half dollar ms65 ngc at competitive silver prices.

Items pictured are the exact items up for sale, and are the exact items jcsgold will ship to the winner. In fact this issue was not popular, but its disappointing sales don t appear. Washington half dollars were minted in large numbers for the first year of issue and offered by the booker t. Here is yet abnother coin from the many i have yet to post here on the coincommunity forums. Born a slaves son on a virginia plantation in 1856, washington raised himself from poverty to become an educator, author, and key contributor to african american advancement. To participate in the forum you must log in or register. Washington traveled extensively for the cause, while still holding his position at tuskegee, publishing books and papers, and giving spirited speeches around the country. Our commitment is to provide you with quality coins and collectibles at the best possible prices. The sale of this special edition coin raised money to purchase and maintain his birthplace in virginia. Shop our large selection of early us silver commemorative coins today. If not, what is this booker t washighton coin i have from 1946.

This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Was there a 1946 50 cent piece commemorating booker t washington. Recently ive come into possession of a 1946 booker t. The 1946 s booker t washington is a high mintage issue thats relatively common in all mint state grades.

The typical specimen has frosty luster and good eye appeal. The coins obverse features a threequarter facing bust of washington. Washington half dollar 50c uncirculated 90%silver at the best online prices at ebay. The half dollar, sometimes referred to as the half for short or 50 cent piece, is a united states coin worth 50 cents, or one half of a dollar. Washington memorial birthplace in rocky mount, virginia. Circulated coins regardless of mintmark are valued.

Washington memorial commemorative half dollar 1946 51 booker taliaferro washington was born a slave in virginia in 1856 but rose to become a masterful educator and politician. Washington, principal of tuskegee institute, educator and lecturer. Mints modern commemorative program is widely known today, there was a period where the mint did not issue any commemoratives. The 1946s booker t washington is a high mintage issue thats relatively common in all mint state grades. The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more. Washington and washington carver commemorative dates and varieties.

Shop our large selection of early us silver commemorative coins ngc certified today. The 1946 booker t washington half dollars have value as numismatic coins. Washington commemorative half dollar, or btw half as it is commonly known, will be discussed in this article. What is value of booker t washington 1946 half dollar. What is the value of us booker t washington 1946 half dollar. Washington commemorative silver half dollar in uncirculated condition. Greatcollections has sold 265 of the 1946 s booker t. Washington silver commemorative, silver, uncirculated. How much is a booker t washington half dollar coin worth. I have a one cent coin dated 1844 it is almost the size of a half dollar could it be worth something. Aug 29, 2009 what is the value of a 1952 george washington carver booker t.

Washington half dollar was issued from 1946, the date of your coin, continuously to 1951. The act of august 7, 1946, authorized a commemorative coin to honor booker t. The booker t washington commemorative half dollars were issues for six years, 1946 to 1951. These were to be the designs that were put on the coin, and kecks were not used. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coins border. The sale of this special edition coin raised money to purchase and. Booker taliaferro washington april 18, 1856 november 14, 1915 was an american educator, author, orator, and adviser to multiple presidents of the united states. Please note, the coin and collectibles markets do fluctuate, and prices occasionally will change. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. Relatively few were issued in 1948 and 1949, accounting in part for price variations. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the booker t. Washington is an extremely significant figure in american history. Offered here for the collector is a 1946 p washington half dollar. Washington, an american educator, author, orator and adviser to presidents.

Designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. It is the largest united states circulating coin currently produced in both size and weight, being 1. Washington was born a slave in virginia in 1856 but rose to become a masterful educator and politician. Search a list of auctions and see the realized prices for the coin silver commemorative, 1946 booker t. Washington memorial commemorative silver half dollar. What is value of booker t washington 1946 half dollar answers. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu.

I have a 1952 george w carver and booker t washington silver 50 cent piece. Free shipping in us only, i do not ship internationally. The value of a 1946 half dollar is closely tied to. What is the value of a 1950 booker t washington fifty cent. The profits from the sale of commemorative coins was often used to fund a specific project. Vibrant amber and emerald hues intermingle with sapphire and plum patina across pristine surfaces offering amazing visual appeal on this tied for finest known example.

These commemoratives were issued from 1946 to 1951. Booker t washington birthplace memorial coin unable to retrieve autocheck summary report, please try back later. Values depend on determining your coin s condition, collectors judge old silver half dollars carefully before deciding how much they are worth. In 1946 he also became the first black with his image on a coin, a 50cent piece. The 1946 btws have long been among the least expensive of all the u. This was the same act that had authorized the iowa commemorative. Use the ngc coin explorer to determine numismatic values for silver commemoratives, including the 1946 d booker t.

Washington was the first african american whose likeness appeared on a united states postage stamp. Unfortunately, too many americans, let alone blackamericans, are unaware of his contribution to the great country. Washington memorial 1946 half dollar was produced at 3 us mint facilities. Washington half dollars is not currently available. Washington memorial half dollar in retrospect it seems an inconsequential act to honor the distinguished africanamerican educator booker t. The reverse shows the log cabin he was born in and the tuskegee institute he founded and headed. This is a 1946 d booker t washington commemorative half dollar, original choice bu. Washington half dollars, and an amendment to one of these in 1951 for the george washington carver booker t. Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored. Washington half dollar in very good, but not mint, condition.

The next installment in this series will discuss the final silver classic commemorative, the washingtoncarver half dollar. Washington act permitted the excesses and abuses which had driven congress to all but ban the production of commemorative coins. Many unsold coins were relesed into circulation or melted. Map of the continental united states48 out of the 50 with the letters usa superimposed, in capitals, over said map. A half dollar in such condition is valued by the silver it contains not as a collectible. With the exception of acts signed on august 7, 1946, for the iowa centennial and booker t. Own the historic 90% silver commemorative half dollar honoring famed black. Silver bullion, silver coins, diamond rings, babe ruth, hummel and much more.