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1951 (S) Washington-Carver Half Dollar

Strike Type
1951 (S) Classic Commemoratives coin

Coin Details

Year
1951
Denomination
Classic Commemoratives
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954)
Designer
Isaac Scott Hathaway
Mintage
10,000
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
12.5g
Diameter
30.6mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$9,775
Sold
Grade
MS67
Auction house
American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The 1951 (S) Washington-Carver Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint. Authorized in 1951 as a successor to the Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. The obverse features conjoined busts of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver facing right, while the reverse displays a map of the United States superimposed with the inscription FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL and AMERICANISM. Designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway. The first year of issue, produced at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9432. The Washington-Carver Half Dollar holds the distinction of being the last classic silver commemorative half dollar.

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