1951-D Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.A charming example of both the type and issue, this is a virtually pristine coin bathed in softly frosted mint luster. Both sides also exhibit mottled sandy-gold and rose-russet patina that appears to drift toward the right borders. Sharply struck throughout, the smooth cheek on Washington is particularly noteworthy for a commemorative half dollar of this design type. The year 1951 saw the final production of Booker T. Washington commemoratives, the Denver Mints issue with a net mintage of just 7,000 coins after an additional 5,000 pieces were melted. As one of the three finest-certified survivors of the 1951-D known to PCGS, the significance of this offering for the advanced commemorative collector can hardly be overstated.PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer.
