1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial Commemorative Half Dollar

Here we have another in the series of commemoratives. The 1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial Commemorative Half Dollar celebrates the 100th anniversary of the US policy, originated by President James Monroe in 1823. It basically said that any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas (Western Hemisphere) was a potentially hostile act against the US.

The mintage of this coin is just over 274k. So you can easily find them. I estimate this one to be around XF condition. It is 90% silver and at this condition has a numismatic value in AU, according to Red Book, of about $55 USD. SO I value this one at a little less than that.

Image Source is from my CoinSnap App

OBVERSEThe obverse has portraits of John Quincy Adams and and James Monroe who both were well known for constructing the doctrine. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" appears across the top rim of the coin, The denomination "HALF DOLLAR" appears across the bottom rim of the coin. The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" appears in front of the portraits. The last names of "MONROE-ADAMS" is below the portraits and above the denomination. The date and mint mark appear over the shoulder of the portraits.

Image Source taken with iPhone is from my collection.

REVERSEThe reverse has a logo of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, which is two female forms resembling North and South America. "MONROE DOCTRINE CENTENNIAL" appears at the top rim of the coin. "LOS ANGELES" appears at the bottom rim. The dates 1823-1923 also appear in the field.

Image Source taken with iPhone is from my collection

SPECS

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If you have any further information about this coin you would like to add, like historical information I left out or want to correct any I may have gotten wrong, please drop it in the comments.

Thanks,
Joe

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