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Dec 21, 2016 · The Booker T. Washington Half Dollar was initially offered in 1946 to honor his place in American history. It was reissued annually through 1951. Read More. Characteristics. The obverse features a portrait of Booker T. Washington. The reverse design features the log cabin in which Booker T. Washington was born. Obverse Inscriptions.
May 22, 2022 · The 1946-dated coins were sold by the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial at the price of $1.00 each. They were sold both singly and in 3-coin PDS sets. At first, 200,000 sets were issued and all sold fairly quickly.
Feb 7, 2024 · The Booker T. Washington commemorative half dollar was struck at all three US mints from 1946 through 1951. It was both the first US commemorative coin to honor a Black person and the first US coin designed by a Black person. The Booker T. Washington silver half dollar measures 30.6mm in diameter and weighs 12.5 grams.
Detailed information about the coin ½ Dollar (Booker T. Washington Memorial), United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data.
The designer was Isaac Scott Hathaway for PCGS #9405. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin.
Booker T. Washington was the first African American to appear on a United States coin. He is one of two African Americans to appear on two coins, the other being Jackie Robinson. The “T” in Washington’s middle name stood for Taliaferro.
The designer was Isaac Scott Hathaway for PCGS #9424. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin.
