Starting my birds on coins collection - UPDATED 9/2/07

[pendragon1998]

I recently participated in a mystery trade with ScottB, where I sent him a package of coins without telling him what exactly was in it. In return, I just asked him to send me what he thought they were worth, with a few optional guidelines as to what I was interested in collecting. It was a fun way to start out a new collection I've had in mind: birds on coins.

 

UPDATES BELOW (Last 4 coins)

 

THANKS SCOTT!!!

 

 

Commonwealth of the Philippines

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - See the real bird

Bald Eagles aren't even native to the Philippines, by the way

See the real bird

 

 

Ecuador 1 Sucre

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) - See the real bird

This is the largest flying landbird in the Western hemisphere.

See the real bird

 

 

Bermuda 25 cents

White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus) - See the real bird

This species is also called the "longtail" by the locals.

 

 

 

Mexico 2 pesos

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) - See the real bird

Gold is always a wonderful surprise!

 

 

UPDATES BELOW:

 

 

Mexico 20 centavos

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) - See the real bird

Another depiction of the eagle eating the snake.

 

 

 

Canada 1 dollar

Common Loon (Gavia immer) - See the real bird

One of my favorite birds (also commonly called the Great Northern Diver)

 

 

 

Cayman Islands 1 cent

Grand Cayman Thrush(Aquila chrysaetos) - See the real bird

The Cayman Thrush is now extinct.

 

 

 

Trinidad and Tobago 1 cent

Obverse:

Left: Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) - See the real bird

Right: Rufous-vented Chachalaca (Ortalis ruficauda) - See the real bird

Shield, above Chevron: Two Hummingbird spp.

 

Reverse:

Hummingbird spp. (Anyone know the species?)

 

 

[dooly]

Hi PM me if you want some more bird coins

[rbrown4]

Some nice coins there with good images. That will be a very interesting collection, definitely a wide assortment of coins to choose from in many countries. Should be very fun.

 

Rey

[pendragon1998]

Little bump since I added some photos

 

[pendragon1998]

I'm going to be (eventually) adding anything that catches my fancy. Just to clarify though, since I've gotten a number of for sale offers from helpful fellow members: I'm not looking to add more to the set just at this moment. My coin budget is otherwise occupied. I just wanted to share these coins.

 

I will be interested in acquiring new pieces in the future, once I get some funds freed up. I'll be sure to post a want list when I'm ready. Thanks for all of the earlier friendly offers, though!!

[physics-fan3.14]

When you get the chance, check out the larger silver coins from the Bahama's from the 1970's. They have flamingos. I had a $2 proof, it was pretty cool.

[pendragon1998]

Will do. Thanks

[TJ'S Coins]

Michael, I thought of your interest in birds when I acquired this coin. It is an 1852 pattern coin from Burma. These are the seller's photos.

[pendragon1998]

That's pretty cool - the peacock's tail feathers look like a sunburst Nice pickup!

[TJ'S Coins]

The picture is a very good representation of the coin except that the peacock looks even bolder in hand with the sunburst feathers

 

Here's another bird I couldn't resist. A German art deco interpretation...