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½ Dollar (Monroe Doctrine Centennial) , United States
1923

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Portraits of James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, who were both instrumental in formulating the Doctrine.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST 1923 S MONROE~ADAMS HALF DOLLAR
Engravers:
Chester Beach
Reverse
Description:
Two female forms in shapes resembling North and South America. This image is said to have copied from a design created by Ralph Beck in 1899 Pan-American Exposition.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
MONROE DOCTRINE CENTENNIAL 1823 1923 LOS ANGELES
Engravers:
Chester Beach
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