1950-D 50C Booker T. Washington, MS

Description

1950-D 50C Booker T. Washington Commemorative, MS67 PCGS. This 1950-D Booker T. Washington half dollar represents a significant commemorative issue from the final year of this popular series. Struck at the Denver Mint with a limited mintage of just 6,004 pieces, this example has been certified by PCGS as MS67, placing it well above average for the issue. The coin displays excellent eye appeal with bright, lustrous surfaces characteristic of high-grade commemorative halves from this era. Designed by renowned sculptor Isaac Scott Hathaway, the obverse features a striking portrait of the prominent educator and civil rights advocate, while the reverse displays an appropriate allegorical design. The coin's composition of 90% silver and 10% copper ensures strong eye appeal and the reeded edge remains crisp and well-defined. With only 8 examples graded higher out of just 43 total PCGS-certified pieces, this MS67 represents a desirable example for serious commemorative collectors seeking quality specimens from this historically important series. The Booker T. Washington commemoratives remain popular among collectors for their historical significance and relative scarcity in higher grades. This MS67 example combines numismatic quality with strong collector demand, making it an attractive offering for those building comprehensive commemorative collections or seeking superior examples of this iconic American issue. PCGS Certification #25654652