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½ Dollar (Monroe Doctrine Centennial) , United States

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Obverse
Portraits of James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, who were both instrumental in formulating the Doctrine.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST 1923 S MONROE~ADAMS HALF DOLLAR
Reverse
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.
Latin
MONROE DOCTRINE CENTENNIAL 1823 1923 LOS ANGELES
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