1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS).,Lightly toned over lustrous satin surfaces. This half dollar commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, and examples were distributed in conjunction with the American Historical Revue and Motion Picture Industry Exposition. Interestingly, the Exposition had nothing to do with the subject of the coin. The commemorative half dollar was intended as a source of revenue and publicity tie in for the event.,From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Acquired by gift from our consignors mother in the late 1930s.,