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1952 Washington Carver Half Dollar
$28.00 USD
Behold a commemorative struck in the twilight of America’s classic silver era — the 1952 Booker T. Washington–George Washington Carver Half Dollar, minted to honor two towering figures whose influence shaped the nation’s path toward education, innovation, and opportunity.
On the obverse, the profiles of Booker T. Washington and Dr. George Washington Carver stand side‑by‑side, a symbolic pairing of leadership and ingenuity. Washington, the educator and institution‑builder, and Carver, the scientist and agricultural visionary, are rendered in bold relief — their likenesses encircled by the nation’s name and the solemn motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
Turn the relic, and the reverse reveals a map of the United States, flanked by the powerful inscription “FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.” This message, struck into silver during the mid‑century, echoes the ideals both men championed: advancement through knowledge, perseverance, and unity.
Struck in 90% silver, this 1952 issue belongs to the final generation of classic commemorative half dollars — a series cherished for its artistry, symbolism, and historical resonance. Each Washington–Carver coin stands as a reminder of the nation’s ongoing pursuit of equality and enlightenment.
A silver tribute to two great American minds, a mid‑century commemorative, and a relic worthy of any collector’s altar.