1947 Booker T. Washington Half BU
Numismatic
1947 Booker T. Washington Half BU
This mid-century silver half dollar serves as a tribute to the life and legacy of Booker T. Washington. Struck in 1947, the commemorative coin contains 0.3617 troy ounces of 90 percent pure silver. It remains in brilliant uncirculated condition, preserving the original detail of its historic engravings. The front of the coin presents a right-facing portrait of Booker T. Washington. On the reverse, the design illustrates his remarkable life path, displaying the log cabin where he was born alongside the inspiring inscription detailing his journey from a slave cabin to the Hall of Fame. Legible lettering on the coin includes the denomination of half dollar, the year 1947, and the classic national mottos.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1947 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3617 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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