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The 1947 Booker T. Washington halves mark the second year of issue for this long-running commemorative type that continued until 1951. The issuance of the Booker T. Washington half dollar came at an important time for the civil rights scene, when the battle to end segregation was building steam just after the end of the World War II. The Booker T. Washington half dollar was designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway, -- noted African American artist and the first black person to design -- U.S. commemorative coin.
BTW half dollars were struck at all three of the-then operating mints in the United States, including those at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. All of the BTW half dollars are common, even in uncirculated grade -- in fact, most are known in the grades of MS62 to MS65. Examples grading MS67 are rare, -- fact perhaps not surprising given how flat the coin's overall design is.
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:
10270
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:
1947
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,000
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1946-1951
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9408
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1947 50c Booker T. Washington MS
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1947 50c Booker T. Washington MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,100 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,700 | $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 |
1893 25c Isabella MS
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
1937 50c Antietam MS
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
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66 (NGC).
$114
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,196
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $51.16 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$84
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (514/214). PCGS Population: (857/393). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$59
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. PDS Set. (PCGS).
$168
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS60--Reverse Glue Residue--ANACS, UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/508). PCGS Population (0/812)....
$31
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. JFS Collection. CDN: $88.62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 100,017. ...
$354
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 43 in 67 (8 in 67+), 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$915
1947 50C Booker T. Washington, MS64 PCGS. CDN: $41.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 100,017....
$69
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-65 (PCGS).
$72
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 100,017. ...
$99
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 35 in 67 (6 in 67+), 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,098
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-64 (NGC).
$145
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-65 (NGC).
$24
1947 50C Booker T. Washington, MS66 NGC. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 100,017. ...
$94
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 43 in 67 (8 in 67+), 0 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$915
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (493/1095). NGC Census: (229/626). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for...
$51
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (855/389). NGC Census: (507/203). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$71
1947 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS).
$105
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/0). Mintage 100,017. ...
$1,500
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