1949 50C Booker T. Washington MS(PCGS#9416)

The Regency Auction 46

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

270

Grade

MS67+

Price

17,625

Lot Description

Tied for FINEST graded at either service, this is a marvelous SUPERB GEM Booker T. Washington half dollar. While common overall thanks to large mintages in certain years of its run from 1946 to 1951, the 1949 Booker T. Washington half dollars saw a mintage of only 6,004. This coin is nearly flawless and is among the FINEST seen of the entire series at PCGS. Iridescent silver-white surfaces radiate with a glowing luster. Sharply struck, the devices stand out boldly and the eye appeal is exceptional. PCGS 46, NGC 38, CAC 26. There are just four graded MS67+ at PCGS and NONE have sold in auction. Unpriced in the PCGS Price Guide. Other dates of Booker T. Washington half dollars in this grade with CAC approval have mostly sold in the $2,000-$4,000 range. A prime candidate for the FINEST of Commemorative half dollar sets, we expect this coin will exceed expectations Cert. Number 84101608 PCGS # 9416.00