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1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial Half Dollar 90% Silver Commem Avg Circ

 

Add a historic commemorative to your collection with the 1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial Half Dollar 90% Silver Commemorative  Average Circulated. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this classic U.S. silver coin contains .3617 troy oz of actual silver weight (90% silver) and was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine. Offered in average circulated condition, these coins display moderate wear consistent with age while retaining clear design details and strong historical character.

Authorized by Congress, the Monroe Doctrine Centennial Half Dollar commemorates President James Monroe’s 1823 declaration opposing European colonial interference in the Americas. The coin was released in conjunction with the 1923 exposition in Los Angeles, celebrating the centennial of this landmark foreign policy statement that shaped U.S. diplomacy for generations.

Coin Features:

  • Made from .900 silver with a weight of 0.3617 troy oz
  • Average Circulation condition
  • Denomination: 50 Cents
  • Produced by the US Mint
  • Mint mark: “S” (San Francisco Mint)
  • Obverse: Features busts of James Monroe and John Quincy Adams along with the denomination and the year of mintage.
  • Reverse: displays the Western Hemisphere.

Why Own the 1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial Half Dollar?

  • Historic U.S. commemorative celebrating a pivotal foreign policy milestone
  • Struck in 90% silver with nearly .36 oz of silver content
  • San Francisco Mint issue with collectible appeal
  • Affordable entry into early U.S. commemorative coinage

The 1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial Half Dollar offers both intrinsic silver value and significant historical importance, making it an appealing addition to collections focused on early U.S. commemoratives or 20th-century American history.

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Product specifications

Year1923
ConditionAverage Circulation
Purity.900
Denomination.50c
Actual Weight0.3617 troy oz
Gross Weight 12.5 grams
Diameter30.6 mm
Mint/BrandUS Mint
Mint MarkS - San Francisco
Mintage274,000