1946 Booker T. Washington Silver Half Dollar

1946 Booker T. Washington Silver Half Dollar 1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial Silver Half Dollar Condition: This coin exhibits significant surface wear and heavy environmental toning or oxidation across both the obverse and reverse. The details on Booker T. Washington's portrait and the structures on the reverse are softened, particularly in the high relief areas. The surfaces appear porous with dark spotting, suggesting it has been circulated or exposed to the elements. There are no visible mint marks, indicating it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The strike type is a business strike. The metal content is 90% silver and 10% copper. Historically, this coin was the first United States coin to feature an African American, designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway to raise funds for memorials to Washington's legacy. This item is ungraded and raw. Booker T. Washington, half dollar, commemorative coin, silver coin, numismatics, US Mint, vintage currency, collectible coin, slave cabin, Hall of Fame, birthplace memorial, portrait coin Booker T Washington half dollar, commemorative coin, silver coin, 1946 coin, US numismatics, rare coins, collectible currency, American history coin, coin collecting, silver half dollar IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer's premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms."Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction."ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions." References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auction, depending on processing, invoice preparation, and shipping calculations. The auction house does explicitly not: Provide appraisals Grade items Authenticate items Test items Most importantly, remember that: Everything sells "AS IS," as you see it in the pictures. Don't assume anything; ask questions before bidding, as there will be no bid retractions, cancellations, returns, or refunds. Your bid is a binding contract. If you win, you accept the item regardless of the condition. This is an auction. Only bid what you're comfortable paying. Always inspect item auction pictures carefully before bidding. You're responsible for your due diligence before placing any bids. Take time to research and eval