Lot 1880
1923 Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Soft pastel color, particularly across the reverse certainly adds to its appeal. The accolated busts labeled MONROE and ADAMS represent President James Monroe and his Secretary of State (later also President) John Quincy Adams. Their names are separated by two links of chain. This refers to their unanimity in promulgating the so-called Monroe Doctrine; a doctrine developed by Quincy Adams, but proclaimed by Monroe in his Presidential message of December 2, 1823. The S below the date is the San Francisco mintmark -- the entire mintage was struck there.
What appears on reverse to represent the continents of North and South America proves on closer examination to depict two female figures. Pop 53; 13 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 2 in 66+, 1 in 66+ Star, 6 in 67, 1 in 67 Star, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 9333) Estimated Value $4,500-UP
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