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jeffrose Pillar of the Community United States 1432 Posts	Posted 07/07/2012 09:20 am Quote: "My dear Secretary Shaw: I think our coinage is artistically of atrocious hideousness. Would it be possible, without asking the permission of Congress, to employ a man like St. Gaudens to give us a coinage that would have some beauty? Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt This short, blunt letter (offered in the Heritage August 2-3 Philadelphia Signature Auction) is responsible for some of the finest coins ever minted in the US. The High Relief Double Eagles and the Indian Eagle, along with the Mercury dime and the Walking Liberty half (which spawned the ASE series) that were designed by St Gaudens' pupil Adolph Weinman. http://coins.ha.com/common/newslett...m070712#more Report this Post to the Staff

DNA Pillar of the Community United States 2734 Posts	Posted 07/07/2012 12:45 pm Why hasn't Theodore Roosevelt been honored with a commemorative coin? We have a series of Quarters commemorating the National Parks that almost certainly wouldn't exist without his efforts. Yes, I know, he will be on a (NIFC) Presidential dollar next year, but this man deserves a full commemorative silver dollar/gold coin set. Edited by DNA 07/07/2012 12:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinstar Pillar of the Community United States 1510 Posts	Posted 07/07/2012 1:59 pm well put Teddy! Quote: I think our coinage is artistically of atrocious hideousness. Retired USAF 1983-2003 Edited by Coinstar 07/07/2012 1:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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