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1946-1951 Booker T. Washington Silver Half Dollar Certified MS-65, This was the first U.S. coin struck to honor an African American. It featured a portrait of Tuskegee Institute's founder, Booker T. Washington. Reverse inscription reads, FROM SLAVE CABIN TO HALL OF FAME and depicts his birthplace and the NYU Hall of Fame. Certified MS-65 by PCGS or NGC. Our choice of date based on availability.
1951-1954 Washington & Carver Silver Half Dollar Certified MS-64, The Washington and Carver silver half dollar was the final issue in the original 1892-1954 commemorative coin series. Shown are profiles of African American educator Booker T. Washington and scientist George Washington Carver. Reverse shows a map of the U.S. and is inscribed with the legend, FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. Certified MS-64 by PCGS or NGC. Our choice of date based on availability.