The Eagle Named Peter
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189793)
Boise, Idaho
November 14, 2025 12:26pm CST
Peter was an eagle who taken up residence at the U.S. Mint in the 1830s. In 1836 his wing got caught in the coining press and he died a few days later. Having become both a companion and a mascot they decided to hire a taxidermist and then placed his stuffed remains in the building's entrance. He still remains on display in the Philadelphia Mint.
It is believed by historians that the eagle that is featured on the Silver Dollar issued from 1836 to 1839 was Peter. Also, the one-cent piece issued in 1857 to 1858.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
15 Nov
Awwww Poor Peter. Thanks for the back story.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Nov
I couldn't bring this up. Just says "resource can't be found".
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Nov
Yes, they are. I wish I could make it out to the World Prey facility. It's out on the bench and they have all kind of raptors.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Nov
@celticeagle That would be awesome to visit. We've visited one in Austria which we really enjoyed.
@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Nov
Freek accident. Poor thing. Needs to keep his wings to himself.
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