1950-D 50C Booker T. Washington, MS

Description

1950-D 50C Booker T. Washington Commemorative, MS67 PCGS. This exceptional 1950-D Booker T. Washington half dollar represents a significant example from the final year of this important commemorative series. Struck at the Denver Mint with a modest mintage of just 6,004 pieces, this issue remains scarce in the marketplace. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams with a diameter of 30.6mm and displaying a reeded edge characteristic of the series. Designed by renowned sculptor Isaac Scott Hathaway, this commemorative honors the legacy of the influential educator and founder of Tuskegee Institute. The obverse features Booker T. Washington's profile, while the reverse depicts the log cabin of his birth. The MS67 grade reflects exceptional eye appeal with lustrous surfaces and minimal imperfections, placing this example well above the typical circulated specimens encountered by collectors. The PCGS population data underscores the rarity of high-grade examples, with only 8 coins graded higher and just 43 total graded across all grades. This MS67 specimen, certified under PCGS number 25654652, represents the upper echelon of preservation for this key-date commemorative issue. The combination of limited mintage, strong historical significance, and superior condition makes this an attractive offering for serious collectors of American commemorative coinage.