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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;fusiafinch, post: 680469, member: 18382&quot;]The preference of what kind of eagle may reflect the era in which they were produced. There&#039;s always been a alternation between a naturalistic eagle and a heraldic (medal-like) eagle. It seems that right now, there is a preference for natural imagery, hence the beautiful flying eagle on the Sacagewea dollar. But when the Kennedy half was produced, it was a heraldic type eagle from the Presidential seal. </p><p><br /></p><p>In the 19th century, the bust and seated liberty coinage had an eagle that sort of combined the two approaches... a naturalistic eagle with a shield on its chest. Some call it the &quot;washboard&quot; eagle. And Morgan&#039;s dollar again shows the tendency to combine naturalism with heraldry. </p><p><br /></p><p>I like most of the eagles on our coins, either type. I think it&#039;s a good symbol. </p><p><br /></p><p>I agree that eagle on the reverse of the walking liberty half.... that&#039;s a very strong image. </p><p><br /></p><p>See, there&#039;s some good artistry on our coins after all.</p><p><br /></p><p>I do have one nomination for worst eagle...... the Franklin half. I like the Franklin liberty bell, but the tiny eagle flexing its wings next to it is ridiculous. I know they were worried about the law, but geez....[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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