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What US Coins have the best image of the Eagle?

SemperFISemperFI Posts: 802 ✭✭✭
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Of all US coins, which do you think has the best image of the Eagle and explain why.

If you have the image available, post the image of the coin so we can see the Eagle you are referring to.


Here are mine:

I think this eagle from the 1984-S Olympic Dollar looks extremely brave and holds it ground wherever goes. It has that don't mess with me look to it. An eagle to look up to.
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This Eagle from the 1917 Type 1 Quarter I think seems very peaceful, majestic and confident as it glides thru the air with its head up high.
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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Walker. It looks extremely brave and peaceful and majestic at the same time.

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  • SarasotaFrankSarasotaFrank Posts: 1,625 ✭✭
    eagles on the reverse of any of Boilers patterns are tip-top.
    "I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather did, as opposed to screaming in terror like his passengers."
  • GonfunkoGonfunko Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I think this eagle looks extremely brave and holds it ground wherever goes. It has that don't mess with me look to it. An eagle to look up to.
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  • paigowjohnnypaigowjohnny Posts: 4,257 ✭
    I vote the Walker as well !!!
  • ddbirdddbird Posts: 3,168 ✭✭✭
    Def. the capped bust small eagle gold...1795-1797
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  • XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    '84 Olympic dollar
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    Connecticut half
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    Bridgeport half
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  • partagaspartagas Posts: 2,056 ✭✭✭
    Agree with the 84 olympic dollar. Mine has such a beautiful cameo on it. It is the most breathtaking reverse I own. I can't believe more people don't snag them up, since they all look so good.
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  • ddbirdddbird Posts: 3,168 ✭✭✭
    Can somone hook me up with a capped bust small eagle gold reverse...Im no good at photos...Not the heraldic eagle..the earlier one..that looks like a raptor!
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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I forget which one but there is a pattern with a stunning eagle on it. Unlike any other. I'll see if I can find it.

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  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,771 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I also like those Flying eagle cents....

    WS
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  • paigowjohnnypaigowjohnny Posts: 4,257 ✭


    << <i>I also like those Flying eagle cents.... >>



    My second favorite behind the Walkers...

    and...Lord help me...I like the Sac reverse
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Lincoln Commem/One of the Boiler patterns(have about the same rev) has a nice angry eagle. Image stolen from Whitlow.

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  • SemperFISemperFI Posts: 802 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Lincoln Commem/One of the Boiler patterns(have about the same rev) has a nice angry eagle. Image stolen from Whitlow. >>



    I like that one too. Cool Pissed Off Eagle.


    Edit: Keep the images coming!
  • cdwegnercdwegner Posts: 449 ✭
    Great question!

    The SLQ, Sac and Walking Liberty are all great Eagles.

    One of favorite Eagles is the POW medal Eagle. It shows the Eagle in a forest of bamboo. I think it portrays the story(?) of the POWs well.

    POW Eagle link

    Can someone snag a picture and put it up here? TIA
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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    I love the Walker Eagle

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    Bill

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Check out these two:

    #1 From uspatterns.com
    #2 From uspatterns.com

    In #2 I like the obverse!

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  • cdwegnercdwegner Posts: 449 ✭
    image

    Not a great picture, but you get the idea.
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  • SemperFISemperFI Posts: 802 ✭✭✭
    TTT
  • shuckinsshuckins Posts: 849
    can't forget the babies
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  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    Sorry, ain't gotta pic, but I'm kinda partial to the $20 St Gauden's eagleimage
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  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    << Walker. It looks extremely brave and peaceful and majestic at the same time. >>

    It's scary when I agree with Russ. image But, in fact I do agree with his above statement image

    Razor: Does this help to illustrate your point? This is also one of my all-time favorite eagle depictions...

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    Stuart

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  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    Ahh yes, Stuart! Such a sight for these SORE eyes.image
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  • jcpingjcping Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭
    My vote goes to type one SLQs image
    an SLQ and Ike dollars lover
  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,731 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ultra High Relief Saint.
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  • oldcameoproofsguyoldcameoproofsguy Posts: 3,174 ✭
    Hands down the eagle on the Barber half and the Barber quarter. This eagle is spread wide coming in for the kill. It's bold, stretches across the entire coin and has a mean look to it.

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  • ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭
    Gobrecht dollar, SLQ, WLH, Sac dollar eagles.
  • dollardudedollardude Posts: 1,263
    I'll go along with the $20 gold St. Gaudens also. Next choice is the 1986 Statue of Liberty gold $5 commemmorative. Next is 50 cent walker.
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  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    Gobrecht or Flying Eagle Eagle.
  • fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467 ✭
    I vote saint gaudens

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    Michael
  • SemperFISemperFI Posts: 802 ✭✭✭
    I like those Hardcore Eagles!
  • Smitty79Smitty79 Posts: 1,313
    1983 Olympic Dollar

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  • GoYankeesGoYankees Posts: 1,025
    I like the reverses of the Sac $ and Platinum Eagle (business strikes).
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  • sumnomsumnom Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭
    The sac and the Peace dollar have my favorite eagles. The WL half comes a close second.
  • kamehameha00kamehameha00 Posts: 2,077
    Gobrecht Dollars, F.E. Cents, and St. Gaudens $20 gold pieces, hands down.
  • puffpuff Posts: 1,475
    No doubt about it, Russ has it right.image
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  • alergaralergar Posts: 420
    I like the eagle on the Sacagawea golden dollar, also the family of eagles on the American Gold eagles.
  • northcoinnorthcoin Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ONe of the patterns of the Flying Eagle Cent.
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    The best eagle, to me, is the original heraldic eagle on the draped bust coins.
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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
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  • orevilleoreville Posts: 11,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #1 Is Walker half Eagle (in a virtual tie with #2)
    #2 Is Saint Gaudens $20 Eagle high relief
    #3 Is Flying Eagle cent
    #4 Is Sain Gaudens $20 Eagle low relief
    #5 Is Standing Liberty quarter Eagle.

    Here is a picture of one of my 1856 FE cent eagles. I refuse to buy them in mint state. The splotches are not on the coin. When I edited the size of the picture, I did something to screw up the picture.

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  • NumisMeNumisMe Posts: 841 ✭✭
    I have always thought the eagle on the SAC reverse was one of the best I have seen! image
  • SylvestiusSylvestius Posts: 1,584 ✭
    You can shoot me now or you can shoot me later...

    But since it's my favourite US coin of all time i'm just gonna have to say it...

    The $20 Liberty, I just like that hereldic eagle.
  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    SemperFI: I have already added my 50 cents (Walker) and $20 (Saint) contributions earlier in this thread, but I've noticed that many of us have interpreted your question in different ways.

    In interpreted your question << What US Coins have the best image of the Eagle? >> to mean the most real likeness of the eagle, but one can also interpret it to mean the most attractive image of the eagle.

    I agree that the Heraldic Eagle is a very attractive and highly symbolic image containing the arrows for strength, the olive branch for peace, the stars and bars for states, etc.

    You have posed a very interesting question which has stimulated a lot of us to evaluate both the artistry and the symbolism of our U.S. Coins. That's a very appropriate theme for this Independence Day weekend!! Thanks!!

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

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  • PutTogetherPutTogether Posts: 2,141 ✭✭✭
    I'm partial to this one. I think it also looks brave and peaceful at the same time. Kind of like a wise bodyguard.

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  • RKKayRKKay Posts: 3,015 ✭✭✭
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    Schoolgirl Dollar
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  • UncleWigglyUncleWiggly Posts: 2,467
    Any proof MS70 pre-statehood quarter.

    Jerry

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