1951 Booker T. Washington Half BU

Product Details

This coin were struck to commemorate Booker T. Washington and to construct memorials to his memory. This historic subject piece is a great way to add value to your collection.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains .3617 oz of Silver.
• Mintage of 210,082 coins.
• Obverse: Features a bust of Booker T.

Washington. Reverse: Displays a legend “From Slave Cabin To Hall Of Fame” along with a depiction of the log-cabin.

Designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway. Guaranteed by the United States Mint.

This coin will make an excellent addition to any collection.

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Booker T. Washington was an African-American educator, author, orator and adviser to presidents of the United States.

Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African-American community. He was the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants.

Designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway to honor Booker T. Washington.

These coins were distributed by the Booker T Washington Memorial Birthplace in Rocky Mount, Virginia.