Identify articles that extensively discuss Theodore Roosevelt's
interest in coin collecting.

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Request for Question Clarification by johnny_phoenix-ga on 31 Oct 2002 02:46 PST

Teddy was a philatilist with a large stamp collection. He did have an
interest in redesigning certain coins but stamps were his interest not
coins.

Are you interested in articles regarding his stamp collection or would
you like articles about his redesigning of US coins?

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Clarification of Question by bill1000-ga on 31 Oct 2002 07:51 PST

I thought he also was an avid coin collector.  Can you find anything
on his interest in coin collecting?

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Request for Question Clarification by johnny_phoenix-ga on 21 Nov 2002 05:33 PST

I have found some information with regards to the beginnings of
"Numismatic Hobbyists" (coin collectors)  and details of a rare coin
that roosevelt was "reputed" to carry around with him.

I have looked quite rigorously into it, but other than him wanting to
liven up what he called "dismal coinage" by redesigning coins, I must
admit I cannot find any references to collecting coins himself.

I have even investigated Franklin Roosevelt his cousin - just in case,
and there are no connections there either.

If you would like to withdraw the question or change it, please
confirm. If you would like what I have so far then I will be glad to
enter it as a formal answer.

Here is some helpfull information.

One of my favorite online shops for US Coins, Morgan dollars, Peace
Dollars, Mercury Dimes, Buffalo Nickels, and Walking Liberty Half
Dollars is

www.pccoins.com

  Specializes in US Certified Coins:  Morgan Silver Dollars, Peace
Silver Dollars, Buffalo Nickels, Mercury Dimes, and Walking Liberty
half-dollars.   All coins listed have digital pictures and accurate
descriptions so that you as a coin collector can make an informed
decision.  All Certified coins have been graded by 3rd party grading
companies such as NGC or PCGS that have graded the inventory of Morgan
Silver Dollar, Peace Silver Dollars, Buffalo Nickels, Mercury Dimes,
and Walking Liberty half dollar.  With in this site you can also find
US coin links to informational services, clubs and organizations such
as ANA (American Numismatist Association,  FUN (Florida United
Numismatist), PCGS (Processional Coin Grading Company), and NGC
(Numismatist Guaranty Company).

     The most popular of the US coins is the Morgan Silver Dollar,
which was first, minted in 1879 and continued until 1921.  The Carson
City Silver Dollars, which came from that famous mint used to get rid
of some of the excess silver produced in the West.

     Next, rising in popularity is the Buffalo Nickels issued from
1913 to 1938 and also called Indian head nickels.

     Peace dollars were the last silver dollar from 1921 to 1935.  The
Peace Dollar was minted to honor WWI.

     Mercury Dimes minted from 1916 to 1945 contains 90% silver.  It
is often said that if the mercury dime were the size of the silver
dollar it would be the most popular minted coin.

     Walking Liberty half-dollar minted from 1916 ? 1947 contain 90%
silver which are commonly referred to as ?Walkers.?

Well that just a little history of US Coins.

Thanks