how many different birds have been on us coins

HalfDime

how many different birds have been on us coins

Based on the search results, several birds have appeared on US coins throughout history:

Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is the most prominent bird on US coins, appearing on numerous designs since 1776. It has been featured on:
Silver dollar
Half dollar
Quarter
Gold coins (eagle, half eagle, quarter eagle, double eagle)

State Birds
The statehood quarters have included various bird species, such as:
Louisiana brown pelican
Carolina wren
Mallard duck

Interesting Historical Note
The Mint Act of 1792 actually required an eagle to appear on the reverse of all coins larger than a dime, which is why the bald eagle became so ubiquitous in American numismatics. While the exact total number of different bird species on US coins is not explicitly stated in the search results, the evidence suggests at least 4-5 distinct bird types have been represented, with the bald eagle being by far the most common and iconic.
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The owl is on the back of the 1915 $50 gold PanPac as well.

Wild Turkey: Featured on the reverse of the 1794 half cent, it was a symbol of American wildlife.

Pigeon: A passenger pigeon was depicted on the reverse of the 1795 half dime. However, this bird is now extinct.

American Robin: Featured on the 1930s commemorative coin, specifically the Delaware Centennial Half Dollar.

California Quail: Appeared on the reverse of the California Diamond Jubilee half dollar in 1935.

PerryHall

@HalfDime said:
Wild Turkey: Featured on the reverse of the 1794 half cent, it was a symbol of American wildlife.
Pigeon: A passenger pigeon was depicted on the reverse of the 1795 half dime. However, this bird is now extinct.

Do you have any pics of these coins that you can share with us?

johnny9434

Wild turkey 😋

yosclimber

@HalfDime said:
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Wild Turkey: Featured on the reverse of the 1794 half cent, it was a symbol of American wildlife.

No chance.
There is no bird, just a wreath.

Pigeon: A passenger pigeon was depicted on the reverse of the 1795 half dime. However, this bird is now extinct.

Laughable.
It's a "small eagle".

Are you quoting "AI" search results again?
These are very inaccurate.
It's basically a parrot putting together sentences which are often incorrect.

Why do this?
You are spreading misinformation.

If your goal is to show how bad AI is, that is OK, but then please cite the exact source you were using.
Like was done in this recent thread:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1110997/learn-something-everyday-on-the-internet
And please give us some indication of your intent. Like a smiley face

FriendlyEagle7

@yosclimber said:
It's basically a parrot putting together sentences which are often incorrect.

What's so frustrating is how inconsistent it is. Like I'll ask it to write a program in C++ and it (GPT) will work well, but the more changes I ask it to make the more sloppy it gets.

And then you go and ask it which is greater, 9.35 or 9.4 and it will tell you 9.35 sometimes, or how much torque to use on your car's wheel's lug nuts and it confidently gives you a number so low it'll get you killed when your wheel falls off or so high it'll strip the threads. (google Gemini, which is for some reason appearing at the top of search results).

jmlanzaf

@FriendlyEagle7 said:

@yosclimber said:
It's basically a parrot putting together sentences which are often incorrect.

What's so frustrating is how inconsistent it is. Like I'll ask it to write a program in C++ and it (GPT) will work well, but the more changes I ask it to make the more sloppy it gets.

And then you go and ask it which is greater, 9.35 or 9.4 and it will tell you 9.35 sometimes, or how much torque to use on your car's wheel's lug nuts and it confidently gives you a number so low it'll get you killed when your wheel falls off or so high it'll strip the threads. (google Gemini, which is for some reason appearing at the top of search results).

Prompt engineering is important. You can greatly increase accuracy by how you phrase the query.

1630Boston

From the NNP


https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/557143

Stella

There are many more bird species on US coins if you look at the America the Beautiful Quarters series, plus a ton on US medals as well (especially agricultural and poultry club/show medals.)

For example:

The 2012 El Yunque Quarter has a parrot: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/2012-s-25c-el-yunque-np/514347
The 2014 Everglades Quarter has a Roseate Spoonbill and an Anhingha: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/2014-p-25c-everglades-np/524899
The 2015 Kisatchie Quarter has a Prairie Chicken: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/2015-p-25c-kisatchie-np/542862
The 2015 Bombay Hook Quarter has a Great Blue Heron and an Egret: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/2015-d-25c-bombay-hook-np/542981

seatedlib3991

I am pretty sure there is a loon on the minnesota state quarter. james

jughead1893

WillieBoyd2

The 2005 California State Quarter features a flying California Condor.

airplanenut

@yosclimber said:

@HalfDime said:
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Wild Turkey: Featured on the reverse of the 1794 half cent, it was a symbol of American wildlife.

No chance.
There is no bird, just a wreath.

No no. The coin just focuses on the nest it's building. That dot in the center? That's the bird flying off in the distance to get another twig.

DisneyFan

@jughead1893 said:

There is a fingerprint on that Californian!

seatedlib3991

I bet the So Dakers have a pheasant on their quarter. James

Staircoins

Well, the angel of Liberty on the Texas Commem Half has wings ... does that count???