The reverse has a united states map and the legend freedom and opportunity for all. This odd maximum mintage number was derived from the remaining 1,581,631 booker t. Us booker t washington commemorative half dollar 1946 to 1951. Washington half dollars and the recoinage into coins bearing conjoined profile portraits of george washington carver and booker t. This coin was designed by isaac scott hathaway to honor booker t. Denver gold and silver exchange in denver, co is pleased to present. George washington carver, the black history monthiest of them all. The coin bears conjoined profile portraits of george washington carver and booker t.
Determine the value of your silver commemoratives in the coin market, including the. Washington describes the schools founding and early years in his autobiographical writings, up from slavery and the story of my life and work, both of which can be found in the online version of the booker t. He is perhaps best known for the founding of the tuskegee institute, the historic school in alabama that sought to educate former slaves and their descendants. Sep 09, 2014 this commemorative half dollar was produced from 19511954. The only other commemorative honoring african americans in the early series was the 19511954 george washington carverbooker t. Washington was born a slave in virginia in 1856 but rose to become a masterful educator and politician. Washington half dollars which could be melted and struck as washingtoncarver coins plus the unused quantity 1,834,000 earlier authorized for the booker t. Washington founded, in 1881, the tuskegee institute, a black college in alabama. Washington, george washngton carver, and the tuskegee airmen in tuskegee, alabama, and the collections used by these extraordinary individuals. Mint commissioned africanamerican sculptor and artist isaac scott hathaway to design the coin. Sep 09, 2016 usa commemorative silver half dollars 1952 booker t. Washington and the reverse shows a simple outline map of the united states of america superimposed with the letters u. Washington united states of america half dollar e pluribus unum booker t. Washington and george washington carver united states of america in god we trust e pluribus unum george carver liberty booker t.
Commemorative half dollar coin featuring george washington carver and booker t. Please look at pics i am not a grader and determine condition for yourself. With the exception of acts signed on august 7, 1946, for the iowa centennial and booker t. Washington half dollar obverse tuskegee airmen bronze medal obverse this exhibit it on loan from the museum of uncut funk. Honors educator and founder of tuskegee institute, booker t. Washington and washingtoncarver halves were among the least. The last design released for the early commemorative coins was the george washington carver half dollar buy on ebay. Washington, two prominent black americans who made substantial contributions to society. The obverse depicts sideportraits of george washington carver and booker t. Washington half dollar, no further coins were authorized. They were produced to raise funds to oppose the spread of communism among negroes in the interest of national defense. Washington silver half dollar obverse from same collection george washington carver booker t. Washington and carver s profiles looking right with two rings of lettering encircling their portrait.
George washington carver american chemical society. Washington and washington carver commemorative dates and varieties. Washington national monument, and the hall of fame for great americans, in which washington is honored. Read more read less characteristics obverse design.
May 26, 2010 when the washington carver half dollar debuted at the end of 1951, it was seen by its sponsor as the salvation for another commemorative coin program that was then wheezing its dying breaths. George washington carver 1860s january 5, 1943 was an american agricultural scientist and inventor. George washington carver half dollars commemoratives. Make offer 1951 s booker t washington george carver silver half dollar coin ngc ms 65 toned. Washington memorial half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin underneath the log cabin. He tried to fight discrimination through education and the creation of black businesses, to build a black middleclass.
The busts of george washington carver and booker t. So picking up the george washington carver and booker t. Code switch ask folks about george washington carver, and theyll probably mutter something about peanuts. George washington carver was an african american scientist and educator. He was the most prominent black scientist of the early 20th century. What is the value of a 1952 george w carver and booker t. This coin will make an excellent addition to any collection. A tribute to two of historys most prominent african americans, this half dollar features the busts of booker t. These commemoratives were issued from 1946 to 1951. The profits from the sale of commemorative coins was often used to fund a specific project. A simple outline map of the united states of america.
The profits from the sale of commemorative coins was often used to fund a. A bill passed on september 21, 1951 authorized the mintage of up to 3,415,631 coins. Washington and washington carver half dollars were both struck in multiple years and at all three mints operating at the time of issue. The date, either 1951, 1952, 1953 or 1954, of the coin can be located to the left of carver s neck. The reverse shows the cabin in which washington was born, now the booker t. Coins from 1946 and 1947 are worth a little less than the others because more of them were minted. Issued from 1951 to 1954, the inscription on the back emphasized patriotism and.
In worn condition individual coins are not worth very much because so many were saved in pristine condition by collectors. Many of these nice commemorative coins have been preserved in high uncirculated grades. Washington half dollars, and an amendment to one of these in 1951 for the george washington carverbooker t. What is the value of a 1952 george washington carver half. From 1951 to 1954, he was depicted on the commemorative carverwashington half dollar coin along with booker t. Washington half dollars which could be melted and struck as washington carver coins plus the unused quantity 1,834,000 earlier authorized for the booker t. Carver is famous for many inventions including a number of uses for the peanut. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and.
He actively promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. Washington and the 195253 george washington carver half dollars, and the 2009 duke ellington state quarter. Washington half dollars, and an amendment to one of these in 1951 for the george washington carver booker t. Jan 16, 2020 george washington carver was an african american scientist and educator. Washington half dollar was designed by isaac scott hathaway. A gorgeous 1952 p carver washington silver half dollar commemorative coin. Usa commemorative silver half dollars 1952 booker t. The us minted the 1946 booker t washington half dollar with no mint mark and also the 1946 d booker t washington half dollar and the 1946 s booker t washington half dollar. The way the light is hitting it, you can see a bit of mint luster on. The coins show a portrait of both george washington carver and booker t.
On the reverse of the coin is a map of the united states of america and its platitude mottoes. George washington carver, the black history monthiest of them. Washington 18561915 was one of the most influential africanamerican intellectuals of the late 19th century. Washington birthplace memorial commission had succeeded in getting legislation passed authorizing the production of half dollar coins honoring the famous educator. George washington carver too was inexorably linked with slavery his. This nice old commemorative half dollar portrays george washington carver and booker t.
This coin had been well handled, and probably in general public circulation for years. Washington 18561915, and agricultural scientist, george w. The last design released for the early commemorative coins was the george washington carver half dollar. Their reputation going back to when they were first released to the collecting community belies the desirability these pieces have at the superb gem grade level, ms67, and above. I will buy more although i was a little let down with the quality of this coin. The authorizing legislation passed in 1951 called for the melting of all unsold booker t. Mint in 1952 george washington on it is the quarter. Featuring the final design in americas early commemorative series which began in 1893, this 1952 half dollar honors educator and founder of tuskegee institute, booker t. George washington carver, the black history monthiest of. Us carver washington commemorative half dollar 1951 to 1954.
The busts on this coin are of george washington carver and booker t. Commemorative half dollar coin featuring george washington. Washington memorial commemorative half dollar 194651 booker taliaferro washington was born a slave in virginia in 1856 but rose to become a masterful educator and politician. When the washington carver half dollar debuted at the end of 1951, it was seen by its sponsor as the salvation for another commemorative coin program that was then wheezing its.