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The Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollar Series was issued by the United States Mint from 1946 to 1951 to honor the renowned educator, author, and civil rights leader. This was the first circulating U.S. coin to feature an African American, making it a significant milestone in American numismatic history. This 1947-D specimen has an MS67 certification from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and boasts crisp brilliance and fresh eye appeal. Right now, the 1947-D Booker T. Washington is available from Bullion Metals.

Arrives in an individual slab!Honors Booker T. Washington’s legacy!Issued by the Denver Mint!Final mintage of only 6,000 coins!Contains .36169 troy oz of actual silver content.Bears a face value of $.50 (USD).Issued a grade of Mint State 67 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.The obverse depicts Booker T. Washington.On the reverse are Washington’s humble birthplace and the Hall of Fame for Great Americans.D mint mark from the Denver Mint.Please note that the exact appearance and condition of the coins may vary slightly.

Honors Booker T. Washington’s legacy!

Final mintage of only 6,000 coins!

Contains .36169 troy oz of actual silver content.

Bears a face value of $.50 (USD).

Issued a grade of Mint State 67 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

The obverse depicts Booker T. Washington.

On the reverse are Washington’s humble birthplace and the Hall of Fame for Great Americans.

D mint mark from the Denver Mint.

Please note that the exact appearance and condition of the coins may vary slightly.

This 1947-D Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollar is an MS67 specimen. One side of the coin features largely untoned surfaces with a bright, satin luster, while the other offers a blast-white surface with vivid, frosted sheen. Overall, MS67 specimens exhibit exceptional eye appeal with no more than three or four minuscule contact marks and one more noticeable mark. One or two small hairlines may be present, but are not noticeable without magnification.

The obverse of the 1947-D Booker T. Washington Commemorative Coin features a right-facing profile portrait of Washington, designed by sculptor Isaac Scott Hathaway. Washington’s name is inscribed below his likeness, creating a dignified tribute to the educator who founded the Tuskegee Institute.

On the reverse of the 1947-D Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollar, the image depicts the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University, shown as a building with columned architecture. Below the building is a representation of a cabin symbolizing Washington’s humble birthplace, creating a visual narrative of his journey from slavery to prominence.