This 1951 Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollar is a stunning piece of American history. With a certification number of 7520433 provided by ANACS, this uncirculated coin is graded MS 65 and struck in proof with a fineness of 0.9. The denomination is 50C with a KM number of 198 and minted in Philadelphia. 1 of 510,082 minttage for 1951 in Philadelphia
The design features a portrait of Booker T. Washington, a prominent African-American educator and leader, on the obverse side. The reverse side shows the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University. This coin is composed of silver and is a variety of the Washington Commemorative series. Don't miss out on the chance to own this beautiful piece of numismatic history!
The Booker T. Washington Memorial half dollar was designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. The obverse depicts Booker T. Washington. The reverse shows the cabin in which Washington was born, now the Booker T. Washington National Monument, and the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, in which Washington is honored. The description on the reverse reads "From slave cabin to Hall of Fame.
Booker T. Washington Memorial half dollar
United States
Value 50 cents (0.50 US dollars)Mass12.5 gDiameter30.61 mm (1.20 in)Thickness2.15 mm (0.08 in) Edge Reeded Composition
Silver0.36169 troy oz Years of minting1946–1951Mintage1,609,041 (5,000,000 authorized) Mint marks D , S No Mint Mark for P, Obverse Design Booker T. Washington Designer Isaac Scott Hathaway Design date 1946,Reverse Design Hall of Fame for Great Americans and a log cabin Designer Isaac Scott Hathaway Design date1946