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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 depicting -- map of the United States.
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:
10392
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:
Washington-Carver
Coin Date:
1951
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20,018
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1951-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9430
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Coin Value History
1951 50c Washington-Carver MS
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1951 50c Washington-Carver MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS67 PCGS. ...
$3,538
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 110,018. ...
$94
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 106 in 66 (11 in 66+), 7 finer (12/25). Mintage 110,018....
$293
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS. Mintage 110,018. ...
$104
1951 Washington-Carver 50c NGC MS63
$36
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/780). NGC Census: (10/672). Mintage: 110,018. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$17
1951 50C Washington-Carver--Cleaned--MS60 ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/604). PCGS Population (1/726). Mintage: 110,...
$13
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 67, 0 finer (2/26). Mintage 110,018. ...
$2,928
1951 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-64 (NGC).
$85
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (95/8). Mintage 110,018. ...
$204
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS. Mintage 110,018. ...
$59
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS63 PCGS. Guttag Family. PCGS Population (130/862). NGC Census: (142/794). Mintage: 110,018. Nu...
$31
1951 50C Wash-Carv MS62 ANACS; 1951-D 50C Wash-Carv MS64 ANACS; 1951-S 50C Wash-Carv MS64 ANACS; 1951 50C Wash-Carv MS63 ANACS... (Total: 9 Coins)
$172
(2)1951 50C Washington Carver--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details; 1951 Washington Carver--Rims Damaged--ANACS. MS60 Details; 1951 ... (Total: 11 coins)
$172
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS67 PCGS. ...
$3,917
1951 Washington-Carver 50c PCGS MS64
$51
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (93/7). Mintage 110,018. ...
$149
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS. Mintage 110,018. ...
$59
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS63 PCGS. Guttag Family. PCGS Population (130/862). NGC Census: (142/794). Mintage: 110,018. Nu...
$19
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS62 ANACS. ...
$21
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Worth: $190 – $52,000
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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
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Worth: $405 – $35,000
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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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