1946 booker t washington half dollar coin value

Payment options we accept all paypal, major credit cards, personal checks, cashier checks, money orders, and bank wire transfers for the payment of your winning bid. This coin was issued to commemorative the life and teachings of booker t. Washington half dollar ms65 ngc at competitive silver prices. Actual mintages are higher, but unsold issues were melted to produce washington carver issues. Worth usa 12 dollar 1946 1951, booker taliaferro washington in the coin catalog at international catalog of world coins. The value of a coin depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. The typical specimen has frosty luster and good eye appeal. These commemoratives were issued from 1946 to 1951.

Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1946 booker t. Use the ngc coin explorer to determine numismatic values for silver commemoratives, including the 1946 d booker t. The 1946 s booker t washington is a high mintage issue thats relatively common in all mint state grades. Washington half dollar silver commemorative 50c pcgs ms 65 1946 s booker t. Many unsold coins were relesed into circulation or melted. May 10, 2016 washington traveled extensively for the cause, while still holding his position at tuskegee, publishing books and papers, and giving spirited speeches around the country. Washington memorial silver half dollar from littleton coin company.

A nice untoned example and one of the finest seen of this date and mint. Please note, the coin and collectibles markets do fluctuate, and prices occasionally will change. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin at the best online prices at ebay. The booker t washington commemorative half dollars were issues for six years, 1946 to 1951. In the early series there were two commemorative half dollars issued specifically honoring african americans. Circulated coins regardless of mintmark are valued. The obverse is inscribed with the date and face value along with booker t. Click here to search for 1946 booker t washington half dollars on amazon. Washington commemorative half dollar coin ngc ms65 amazing toning.

What is the value of a 1946 booker t washington half dollar. Designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. Washington, principal of tuskegee institute, educator and lecturer. Will make an excellent addition to anyones coin collection. Most of these old walking liberty half dollars have circulated through commerce and received wear, often heavy wear. Values depend on determining your coin s condition, collectors judge old silver half dollars carefully before deciding how much they are worth. Us commemorative half dollar 1946d booker t washington bu. Many of these nice commemorative coins have been preserved in high uncirculated grades. Washington united states of america half dollar e pluribus unum booker t. While not rare in ms65 and ms66, due to the flatness of the design and propensity for marks, examples graded ms67 and above are quite rare. Washington, an american educator, author, orator and adviser to presidents. The sale of this special edition coin raised money to purchase and.

Please examine photos carefully as this is the coin. Commemorative half dollar coins have been minted since 1892, starting with the columbian expedition, and ending in 1954. Washington, and the funds from the sale of the coins there were three issued each year from 1946 1951 were for memorials to booker t. Some of the problems that had occurred for earlier commemorative issues, reemerged with the booker t. Shop our large selection of early us silver commemorative coins.

Washington commemorative half dollar series was minted from 1946 to 1951 and minted from all three mints p,d,s and the coins were sold for worldwide distribution. Keep reading to learn more about these silver commemorative coins. Washington memorial birthplace in rocky mount, virginia. Hey, ive had this booker t washington half dollar sitting around for a while, and im just wondering what its worth. Washington memorial, united states, with pictures and collection and swap management. Tthe typical 1946 philadelphia btw half is quite frosty. Our commitment is to provide you with quality coins and collectibles at the best possible prices. Washington memorial half dollar was passed august 7, 1946 simultaneously with that for the iowa centennial half dollar. The 1946 booker t washington half dollars have value as numismatic coins. May 26, 2010 the bill authorizing production of the booker t.

There are 50 different designs, most with tiny mintage. They are one of the more available issues in the silver commemorative series. Relatively few were issued in 1948 and 1949, accounting in part for price variations. Washington half dollars were struck at 3 mint branches from 1946 through 1951. What is value of booker t washington 1946 half dollar answers. Washington commemorative silver half dollar coin choice bu coin highlights. The difference was that only one half dollar issue would be struck to celebrate iowas centennial, while the booker t. Coins from 1946 and 1947 are worth a little less than. Washington silver commemorative at the best online prices at ebay. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we. 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. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951.

Washington and washington carver commemorative dates and varieties. Get the best deals for 1946 booker t washington half dollar at. The 1946 booker t washington memorial half dollars were struck at all 3 u. Worth usa 12 dollar 19461951, booker taliaferro washington in the coin catalog at international catalog of world coins. This is a 1946 d booker t washington commemorative half dollar, original choice bu. 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. This is a 1946d booker t washington commemorative half dollar, original choice bu. Search the ngc coin explorer to find prices, auctions, census data, images and. Washington, who was an african american civil rights leader. The reverse shows the log cabin he was born in and the tuskegee institute he founded and headed. 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. Washington half dollar was struck at the denver mint in 1946.

Shop our large selection of early us silver commemorative coins today. What is value of booker t washington 1946 half dollar. The 1946 btws have long been among the least expensive of all the u. Washington act stated a maximum mintage of 5 million. Offered here for the collector is a 1946 p washington half dollar. We can also help value coins, but it is strictly against our rules to make offers to buy and sell on this subreddit.

To find the base value, or bullion value, of each coin denoted bv, multiply the current price of silver by 0. In uncirculated condition sets of these 1946 coins sell for around the following. What is value of 1946 booker t washington half dollar in fine condition. Washington halves minted after 1946 aside from the 1950s. Our 45day money back guarantee makes ordering risk free.

This was the same act that had authorized the iowa commemorative. A half dollar in such condition is valued by the silver it contains not as a collectible. The first one was issued in 1946, honoring booker t. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Washington was born a slave in virginia in 1856 but rose to become a masterful educator and politician. Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored. Washington half dollar coin check out the great scans. Buy us commemorative half dollar 1946 d booker t washington bu online 247 with golden eagle coins. Washington memorial 1946 half dollar was produced at 3 us mint facilities. Washington halves minted after 1946 aside from the 1950s and 1951 p issues are better coins pricewise due to their significantly lower mintages that range from 6,000 to 8,000 coins each. Us booker t washington commemorative half dollar 1946 to 1951. Washington btw commemorative half dollar was authorized by congress on august 7th, 1946, and stipulated that a maximum of 5 million coins could be struck at all three united states mints for up to five years after the passage of the authorization.

The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more. Washington and george washington carver united states of america in god we trust e pluribus unum george carver liberty booker t. What is the value of us booker t washington 1946 half dollar. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the booker t. 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. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Mints modern commemorative program is widely known today, there was a period where the mint did not issue any commemoratives. Washington half dollar was initially offered in 1946 to honor his place in american history. Washington, while above is the legend united states of america, both arranged in peripheral arcs around the coin s border.