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The 1948 Booker T. Washington half dollar honors the famous author, social rights advocate, and presidential advisor. The 1948 BTW halves mark the third year of issue for this type designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway, the first African American to design -- U.S. coin. The half dollar, bearing the profound inscription FROM SLAVE CABIN TO HALL OF FAME, was struck at all three then-operating mints, including those in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco.
BTW half dollars are extremely common, and the vast majority are known in the grade range of MS62 to MS66. However, examples grading MS67 or higher are quite scarce due to overall flatness of the design and the tendency for the coin to receive visible bumps and bruises on the broad surfaces.
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:
10274
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:
1948-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
8,005
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1946-1951
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9413
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1948-D 50c Booker T. Washington MS
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1948-D 50c Booker T. Washington MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,000.00 | $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
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. CDN: $78.62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 8,005. ...
$195
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 80 in 67 (7 in 67+), 0 finer. CAC: 52 in 67, 0 finer (7/2...
$793
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. CDN: $70.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 8,005. ...
$84
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (370/1254). NGC Census: (132/772). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$61
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (4/611). PCGS Population (20/1069). Mintage: 8,005. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$25
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 109 in 66, 52 finer (6/26). CDN: $88.64 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66...
$159
1948-D Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67+ (NGC).
$1,586
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $75.16 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$109
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (369/1233). NGC Census: (131/753). CDN: $47 Whsle. Bid for...
$228
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS66+ NGC. CDN: $82.82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 8,005. ...
$220
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 79 in 67 (7 in 67+), 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for ...
$793
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington, MS65 PCGS. CDN: $65.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 8,005....
$94
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (368/1214). NGC Census: (130/740). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$65
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS66+ PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 8,005....
$232
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (75/0). CAC Population: (50/0). Mintage 8,005....
$720
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. Mintage 8,005....
$79
1948-D Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS).
$129
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 8,005. ...
$79
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (66/0). CAC Population: (50/0). Mintage 8,005....
$1,800
1948-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. Mintage 8,005....
$129
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