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The same year as the issuance of the last Booker T. Washington half dollar came the initial release of -- half dollar honoring Booker T. Washington and contemporary George Washington Carver. Both were among the most prominent African Americans of their day, with Washington -- noted author and presidential advisor and Carver -- scientist and inventor. The coin honoring both of these social leaders was designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway, who became the first African American to design -- U.S. coin when the Booker T. Washington half dollar was released in 1946.
Washington-Carver halves were issued at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints and are quite common. Most are known in grades of MS62 to MS65, though pieces grading MS66 are scarce and those in MS67 or higher are extremely rare, in large part due to the vast, flat surface on the reverse.
Obverse Description
Features overlapping portraits of George W. Carver and Booker T. Washington with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, and E PLURIBUS UNUM on the outer periphery. The inner periphery bears the names of those honored along with the words HALF DOLLAR. The date is presented to the left of the portraits at 9 o'clock.
Reverse Description
Depicts a map of the United States with the letters U.S.A. overprinted. The periphery bears the words FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL * AMERICANISM.
Catalog Information
GSID:
193371
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
Coin Date:
Washington-Carver
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1951-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
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Washington-Carver 50c MS [Type]
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Washington-Carver 50c MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,100 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $900.00 | $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 |
1951-D 50C Washington-Carver, MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 67, 1 finer (12/25). CDN: $3,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$2,806
1953 50C Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 8,003....
$109
1954-D 50C Washington-Carver, MS64 PCGS. CDN: $56.61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 12,000. ...
$69
1951-S 50C Washington-Carver, MS66 NGC. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 10,000. ...
$84
1952 50C Washington-Carver MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. Mintage 2,006,292....
$59
1952 Washington-Carver 50c PCGS AU55
$24
1952 Washington-Carver 50c ANACS MS62
$28
1952 50C Washington-Carver MS68 NGC. ...
$7,200
1951-D 50C Washington-Carver XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/1223). NGC Census: (0/644). Mintage 10,004. ...
$55
1952 50C Washington-Carver -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (2/3746). PCGS Population (4/4827). Mintag...
$26
1953 50C Washington-Carver Genuine PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 8,003. (#9438)...
$40
1952 50C Washington-Carver AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/3131). NGC Census: (13/2635). Mintage: 2,006,292. Numismedia Wsl....
$11
WASH-CARV 50C 1952-D
$5
1951-S 50C Washington-Carver, MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 55 in 67 (9 in 67+, 2 in 67★ , 1 in 67★ +), 0 finer (12/25). CDN: ...
$793
1954-S 50C Washington-Carver, MS65 PCGS. CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 122,024....
$149
1952 50C Washington-Carver MS64 NGC. Mintage 2,006,292. ...
$159
1953-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 66 (13 in 66+), 9 finer (12/25). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for N...
$384
1951-D 50C Washington-Carver MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/1312). NGC Census: (29/705). CDN: $38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$94
1952 50C Washington-Carver MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (35/3529). NGC Census: (46/3043). Mintage: 2,006,292. Numismedia Wsl....
$15
1951 50C Washington-Carver--Cleaned--MS60 ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/604). PCGS Population (1/726). Mintage: 110,...
$13
1893 25c Isabella MS
Worth: $190 – $52,000
1900 $1 Lafayette MS
Worth: $360 – $80,000
1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $20,250
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $150 – $14,500
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $160 – $16,100
1937 50c Antietam MS
Worth: $405 – $35,000
Arkansas 50c MS [Type]
Worth: $72 – $20,000
1935-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $216 – $4,400
1935 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,800
1935-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $24,000
1935-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,100
1936-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $216 – $4,520
1936 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,620
1936-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $20,000
1936-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,800
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