1946 Booker T. Washington Silver Half Dollar

Updated August 24, 2026

1946 Booker T. Washington Silver Half Dollar 1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial Silver Half Dollar Condition: This coin exhibits significant surface wear and heavy environmental toning or oxidation across both the obverse and reverse. The details on Booker T. Washington's portrait and the structures on the reverse are softened, particularly in the high relief areas. The surfaces appear porous with dark spotting, suggesting it has been circulated or exposed to the elements. There are no visible mint marks, indicating it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The strike type is a business strike. The metal content is 90% silver and 10% copper. Historically, this coin was the first United States coin to feature an African American, designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway to raise funds for memorials to Washington's legacy. This item is ungraded and raw. Booker T. Washington, half dollar, commemorative coin, silver coin, numismatics, US Mint, vintage currency, collectible coin, slave cabin, Hall of Fame, birthplace memorial, portrait coin Booker T Washington half dollar, commemorative coin, silver coin, 1946 coin, US numismatics, rare coins, collectible currency, American history coin, coin collecting, silver half dollar IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer's premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms."Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction."ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions." References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Th

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