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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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Coin Value History
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 |
|
$1,800 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,500 | $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 |
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 MS66 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 100,017. ...
$99
1947 50C Booker T. Washington, MS64 PCGS. CDN: $41.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 100,017....
$69
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (514/214). PCGS Population: (857/393). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$59
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 MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/0). Mintage 100,017. ...
$1,500
1947 50C Booker T. Washington, MS66 NGC. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 100,017. ...
$94
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 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$3,000
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. Mintage 100,017....
$114
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (480/1054). NGC Census: (227/612). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$55
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (854/385). NGC Census: (506/201). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$144
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/0). NGC Census: (29/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$1,740
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. Mintage 100,017....
$109
(2)1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 229 in 64 (1 in 64+, 1 in 64 ★ ), 642 fi... (Total: 2 coins)
$59
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (853/384). NGC Census: (505/198). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$65
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (28/0). PCGS Population: (19/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,170
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 100,017....
$504
1947 50C Booker T. Washington MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (477/1050). NGC Census: (227/632). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$31
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Worth: $216 – $4,400
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Worth: $72 – $1,800
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Worth: $72 – $24,000
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Worth: $72 – $1,100
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Worth: $216 – $4,520
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Worth: $72 – $1,620
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Worth: $72 – $20,000
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Worth: $72 – $1,800
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