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The George Washington Carver Commemorative Half Dollar Series was produced from 1951 through 1954 and began as an extension of the earlier Booker T. Washington commemorative program. Over time, it evolved into a shared tribute honoring both Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver as a unified commemorative issue. Congressional authorization allowed the series to be used as a fundraising effort for the Carver-Washington Monument, with coins struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. This specific 1953-D example has been certified MS66 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Today, the 1953-D Washington-Carver Commemorative Half Dollar is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1953-D Washington Carver Commemorative Half Dollar was produced at the Denver Mint with a mintage of 8,003 pieces. As part of the penultimate year of the series, this coin continued the tradition of offering commemoratives from multiple mints to collectors who sought complete date and mint mark sets. The series would conclude the following year, marking the end of the classic commemorative era that had begun in 1892.
This 1953-D Washington-Carver Commemorative Half Dollar has earned a Mint State 66 grade. Overall, the coin displays appealing color with luminous preservation. The obverse has multicolored toning, with warm gold, amber, russet, and even green accents on a satin, slightly frosted field. The reverse includes a bright field that is mostly untoned, with frosted luster and a hint of gold, amber, and violet toning around the rim.
On the obverse of the 1953-D Washington-Carver Commemorative Half Dollar, the design showcases right-facing, conjoined busts of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, with Carver shown in the foreground. The design was created by Isaac Scott Hathaway and represents the collaborative legacy and lasting influence of these two prominent African American educators, scientists, and leaders.
The reverse design of the 1953-D Washington-Carver Commemorative Half Dollar presents a map of the United States positioned at the center of the field, with the inscription USA prominently displayed. Additional inscriptions on the reverse include FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL and AMERICANISM, reinforcing the themes of unity and national ideals reflected in the series.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about historic US 90% silver coins. You can call us at 800-276-6508, connect with us online using our web chat, or simply send us an email.
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The George Washington Carver Commemorative Half Dollar Series was produced from 1951 through 1954 and began as an extension of the earlier Booker T. Washington commemorative program. Over time, it evolved into a shared tribute honoring both Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver as a unified commemorative issue. Congressional authorization allowed the series to be used as a fundraising effort for the Carver-Washington Monument, with coins struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. This specific 1953-D example has been certified MS66 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Today, the 1953-D Washington-Carver Commemorative Half Dollar is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1953-D Washington Carver Commemorative Half Dollar was produced at the Denver Mint with a mintage of 8,003 pieces. As part of the penultimate year of the series, this coin continued the tradition of offering commemoratives from multiple mints to collectors who sought complete date and mint mark sets. The series would conclude the following year, marking the end of the classic commemorative era that had begun in 1892.
This 1953-D Washington-Carver Commemorative Half Dollar has earned a Mint State 66 grade. Overall, the coin displays appealing color with luminous preservation. The obverse has multicolored toning, with warm gold, amber, russet, and even green accents on a satin, slightly frosted field. The reverse includes a bright field that is mostly untoned, with frosted luster and a hint of gold, amber, and violet toning around the rim.
On the obverse of the 1953-D Washington-Carver Commemorative Half Dollar, the design showcases right-facing, conjoined busts of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, with Carver shown in the foreground. The design was created by Isaac Scott Hathaway and represents the collaborative legacy and lasting influence of these two prominent African American educators, scientists, and leaders.
The reverse design of the 1953-D Washington-Carver Commemorative Half Dollar presents a map of the United States positioned at the center of the field, with the inscription USA prominently displayed. Additional inscriptions on the reverse include FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL and AMERICANISM, reinforcing the themes of unity and national ideals reflected in the series.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about historic US 90% silver coins. You can call us at 800-276-6508, connect with us online using our web chat, or simply send us an email.
