The J. Perry Collection of Numismatic Eagle Designs

Set Description
This collection is intended to provide an overview of the wide-variety of Bald Eagle designs used primarily on United States coinage, tokens, and medals throughout history. Symbolism is the foundation to coinage. Observing what the Bald Eagle represents and the meaning behind each design provides insight into the history and period behind each piece. Photos are incredibly important to this set, as well as the primary focal point; making them all the more necessary when viewing.

I have always had a great fascination with and attraction for Bald Eagle designs on coinage, as this has been a common theme of US coins. Subsequently, I have always wanted to assemble a themed collection with this primary focus. I have collected various coins and exonumia over the years with that thought in mind. This set will serve as a showcase for viewing a multitude of varieties all in one place. I’m very excited to be putting this collection together, as each design is unique.

In most cases, only one design will be displayed from a certain series which includes either business or proof strikes; not both (i.e. Capped Bust, Seated Liberty, etc.), The Eagle design can be on either the obverse, reverse, or both. However, if there are changes in the Eagle’s design within a series, major differences from one denomination to the next within a series, or special circumstances to a coins particular state (regular design vs. a ship-wreck coin of the same design), more than one example may be displayed. Only under these circumstances will the same (or similar) design appear twice.
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DESIGNS WILL BE LISTED CHRONOLOGICALLY IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
1.) U.S. Federal Coinage
2.) U.S. Commemorative Half Dollars
3.) U.S. So-Called Half Dollars (Heraldic Art Medals)
4.) U.S. So-Called Dollars
5.) U.S.-Philippines Coinage
6.) U.S. Medals
7.) U.S. Tokens

Set Goals
1.) The primary goal of this set is to display a wide variety of Bald Eagle designs shown on both coins and exonumia. This allows the observer to see how the Eagle has been depicted by various artists and evolved throughout history, as well as judge the beauty of each and compare the numerous types.

2.) The secondary goal is continuing to search for unique Eagle designs for exhibit in this showcase. More will be added over time, allowing one to see the vast differences (or similarities) in how the Bald Eagle has been depicted through the course of history.