Washington Classic Commemorative Half Dollar. Washington classic commemorative half dollars were struck for six years, with the first minted in 1946 and the last in 1951. This commemorative was issued to help raise funds for the construction of memorials in memory of Washington. Known as a Booker T. Obverse: Features a portrait of Booker T. Reverse: Features the log cabin in which Booker T. This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1946 Booker T. Washington Commemorative Half Dollar with rainbow toning graded MS67+ CAC Certified in an Gold Shield PCGS holder.