The value of a Booker T. Washington commemorative coin (specifically, the Booker T. Washington Memorial Silver Half Dollar) varies significantly based on its condition and the specific year and mintmark it carries. These coins were minted from 1946 to 1951.
- Condition: The better the condition (graded as “Mint State” or MS), the higher the value. For example:
– A 1950-D coin graded MS67 could be worth around $1176.
– A 1947-S coin graded MS67+ could be worth around $7728.
- Mintage Year and Mintmark: Some years and mintmarks are scarcer and therefore more valuable.
– Coins from 1947-1949 and 1950-P are generally more valuable due to lower mintages (around 6,000 to 8,000 coins each).
- Metal Composition: These coins are 90% silver, [according to Greysheet] . The current melt value of silver influences the base price. As of August 10, 2025, the melt value for the 1946 S Booker T. Washington half dollar is $13.90.
- A 1951 Booker T. Washington Commemorative Silver Half Dollar in “gem Bu” condition (a good quality but not necessarily top grade uncirculated coin) is listed on eBay for $32.47.
- A [1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial Silver Half Dollar in “Collectible Condition”] is listed on Littleton Coin Company for $58.95.
- A [1950-D coin graded PCGS MS67] is listed on LCR Coin for $1176.
- An expert appraisal in 2023 estimated a circulated 1946 Booker T. Washington half dollar to be worth around $10 to $12.
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1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial Commem Silver Half Dollar Almost $23.50]
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1950-D 50C Booker T. Washington Commemorative Silver PCGS MS67 Collectible Coin $1,176.00]
In essence, a Booker T. Washington half dollar’s value can range from slightly above its silver melt value to thousands of dollars for top-graded, rare examples. Consulting professional grading services like PCGS or NGC, as mentioned in the descriptions, can provide accurate assessments for more valuable coins.
How much is a Booker T. Washington coin worth?
The silver content alone provides a baseline value for these coins. At current silver prices, the precious metal content is worth approximately $12-15, establishing a floor value regardless of numismatic premiums. This makes Booker T.
How much is 1946 Booker T. Washington half dollar worth?
I can help with that. “The 1946 Booker T. Washington silver half dollar in better – but still circulated condition – sells for between $12 and $15.”
Where is the mint mark on a Booker T. Washington coin?
Washington Birthplace Memorial,” “From Slave Cabin to Hall of Fame,” and “Franklin County VA” along with“Liberty” and “In God We Trust.” The mint mark for San Francisco and Denver coins appears at the bottom, below the cabin and the word “Liberty.”
What is the 1946 Booker T. Washington commemorative coin?
From my experience, Washington Memorial half dollar was designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway and minted in silver between 1946 and 1951. The obverse depicts Booker T. Washington. The reverse shows the cabin in which Washington was born, now the Booker T.