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1946-S 50c Booker T. Washington

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Grade CPG Value
XF40 $18.90
XF45 $20.25
AU50 $21.60
AU53 $21.60
AU55 $22.95
AU58 $24.30
MS60 $29.70
MS61 $32.40
MS62 $35.10
MS63 $37.80
MS64 $40.50
MS65 $48.60
MS66 $101.00
MS67 $377.00
MS68 $5,620.00
XF40 CAC $22.68
XF45 CAC $24.30
AU50 CAC $25.92
AU53 CAC $25.92
AU55 CAC $27.54
AU58 CAC $29.16
MS60 CAC $35.64
MS61 CAC $38.88
MS62 CAC $42.12
MS63 CAC $45.36
MS64 CAC $48.60
MS65 CAC $62.00
MS66 CAC $108.00
MS67 CAC $682.00
MS68 CAC $7,500.00

Apr Data

820 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS68 PCGS. CAC. 68 HA 5,520 05/10/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS68 NGC. This Superb Gem BTW half dollar displays natural and colorful iridescent toning t 68 HA 2,640 11/20/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population: (9/0). CDN: $5,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 68 HA 2,640 10/09/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS68 PCGS. CAC. 68 HA 13,200 07/20/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67+ NGC. CAC. Mintage 500,279. 67 HA 552 09/04/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67+ NGC. CAC. Mintage 500,279. 67 HA 528 08/19/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. Mintage 500,279. 67 HA 312 07/31/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (113/4). PCGS Population: (151/10). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC 67 HA 384 07/15/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. Mintage 500,279. 67 HA 223 07/15/2024
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67+ (NGC). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 480 06/21/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. Mintage 500,279. 67 HA 216 06/05/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (149/10). NGC Census: (112/4). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NG 67 HA 421 04/24/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67+ NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (112/4). PCGS Population: (149/10). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NG 67 HA 588 04/24/2024
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (NGC). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 360 04/24/2024
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (NGC). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 312 04/24/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (148/10). NGC Census: (111/4). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG 67 HA 312 03/27/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (143/9 and 24/0+). NGC Census: (111/4 and 18/1+). CDN: $2 67 HA 1,560 02/19/2024
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67+ (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 1,560 11/21/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (141/9 and 20/0+). NGC Census: (102/4 and 17/1+). CDN: $290 Wh 67 HA 900 08/07/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (140/9 and 20/0+). NGC Census: (102/4 and 17/1+). CDN: $29 67 HA 552 07/24/2023
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67+ (NGC). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 660 06/14/2023
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 288 06/07/2023
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 288 05/10/2023
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 168 08/23/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 NGC. Mintage 500,279. 66 HA 55 08/19/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 NGC. Mintage 500,279. 66 HA 50 06/19/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (732/155). NGC Census: (501/115). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 66 HA 114 05/20/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (501/115). PCGS Population: (732/155). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC 66 HA 159 05/20/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (501/115). PCGS Population: (728/155). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC 66 HA 61 03/20/2024
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 48 03/06/2024
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 48 03/06/2024
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66+ (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 144 01/10/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (719/150). NGC Census: (492/114). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 66 HA 84 11/20/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (719/150 and 67/24+). NGC Census: (492/114 and 26/18+). CDN: $7 66 HA 69 11/20/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (719/150). NGC Census: (492/113). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 66 HA 55 11/08/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (719/150 and 66/24+). NGC Census: (492/113 and 26/18+). C 66 HA 172 11/01/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (491/106). PCGS Population: (711/151). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for N 66 HA 84 08/14/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (709/149 and 65/20+). NGC Census: (488/106 and 23/18+). CDN: $ 66 HA 69 07/24/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: (490/105 and 23/17+). PCGS Population: (709/149 and 65/20+). CDN: $7 66 HA 180 07/24/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (711/151). NGC Census: (491/106). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 66 HA 67 07/12/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (709/149 and 65/20+). NGC Census: (490/105 and 23/17+). CDN: $7 66 HA 216 07/03/2023
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 1,560 06/14/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (706/146 and 63/21+). NGC Census: (482/103 and 22/16+). C 66 HA 159 04/24/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (706/146). NGC Census: (482/103). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 66 HA 71 04/24/2023
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 120 04/12/2023
    1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 432 03/24/2023
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1819/892). NGC Census: (1231/619). CDN: $36 Whsle. Bid for NGC 65 HA 43 06/10/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1231/619). PCGS Population: (1816/891). CDN: $36 Whsle. Bid for NGC/ 65 HA 45 05/20/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1807/873). NGC Census: (1220/612). CDN: $36 Whsle. Bid for NGC 65 HA 73 01/08/2024
    1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1212/602). PCGS Population: (1801/867). CDN: $36 Whsle. Bid for NGC/ 65 HA 47 10/23/2023
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 9406
      Coin Date: 1946-S
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): Half dollar
      Variety: Booker T. Washington
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 500,279
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative
      Coinage Years: 1946-1951
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: Isaac Scott Hathaway
      Edge: Reeded
      Obverse Description: The obverse bears the portrait of the honored figure framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. To the left of the portrait is the date and words HALF DOLLAR. To the right of the portrait is the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM.
      Reverse Description: The reverse bears BTW's memorial building centered at the top. Many words appear on the reverse including: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL * LIBERTY, around the periphery. FROM SLAVE CABIN TO HALL OF FAME appears below the memorial. IN GOD WE TRUST * FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA appear directly below flanking the likeness of the slave cabin.
      General Notes: Booker T. Washington half dollars were struck for six years, with the first minted in 1946 and the last in 1951. The BTW half dollar was an interesting issue for -- critical time on the American civil rights scene. The coin, honoring the renowned author and presidential advisor, was designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway, the first African American to ever design -- U.S. coin. It was issued to help raise funds for the construction of memorials to the memory of Washington, who lived from 1856 through 1915. The coin bears the powerful inscription FROM SLAVE CABIN TO HALL OF FAME. <BR><BR> The Booker T. Washington half dollar was struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints and is extremely common in Mint State grades, though they are rare in grades of MS67 or higher. This is attributed to the flatness of the design, which lends for more evident marks and surface detractions.
      PCGS #: 9406
      NGC ID: BYJU
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