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The 1951 Booker T. Washington half dollars mark the sixth and final year of issue for this commemorative type honoring the social activist, author, and presidential advisor. The coin was designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway, who upon preparing the earliest BTW halves in 1946, became the first African American to design -- U.S. coin.
Booker T. Washington half dollars are very common in uncirculated grades, with the vast majority of examples grading between MS62 to MS66. The coins were minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints, and examples of each from these three mints are readily available. The relative scarcity of examples in the grades of MS67 or better is explained by the overall flatness of the coin's design, which picks up many obvious marks.
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:
10284
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:
1951-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
7,004
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1946-1951
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9426
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Coin Value History
1951-S 50c Booker T. Washington MS
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1951-S 50c Booker T. Washington MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$550.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $455.00 | $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
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. CDN: $63.23 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,004. ...
$177
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 121 in 67 (20 in 67+, 8 in 67?, 1 in 67?+), 1 finer (6/26). CDN: $35...
$317
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $56.16 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$109
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (605/661). NGC Ce...
$169
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS68 NGC. ...
$4,440
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 NGC. CAC. CAC: 104 in 66, 90 finer (3/26). CDN: $71.05 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$268
1951-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS).
$317
1951-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-64 (PCGS).
$85
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. Housed in a first-generation "rattler" holder. Mintage 7,004....
$159
1951-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$264
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67+ NGC. NGC Census: 119 in 67 (20 in 67+, 8 in 67?, 1 in 67?+), 1 finer (2/26). CDN: $3...
$683
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS....
$89
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a first-generation "rattler" holder. CAC Population: (25/185). Mi...
$169
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington, MS66 NGC. CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,004. ...
$109
1951-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS).
$360
1951-S BTW 50c PCGS MS64 (OGH)
$43
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (597/641). NGC Census: (291/410). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$276
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. Mintage 7,004....
$119
1951-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 119 in 67 (20 in 67+, 8 in 67?, 1 in 67?+), 1 finer (2/26). CDN: $35...
$342
$65
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