The E-Sylum:  Volume 7, Number 16, April 18, 2004, Article 17

SO WHY ARE THEY CALLED EAGLES, ANYWAY?

  Lou Jordan of the University of Notre Dame writes: "The
  following e-mail question was sent to me today.  I do not
  know the answer but thought someone on this list may have
  some relevant information.  Can you please post this question
  to The E-Sylum and also post any replies?   The e-mail
  question follows:

  Dr. Jordan:
  In your research of American coinage, have you found any
  text that explains why the word "eagle" was selected to
  define specific gold coin denominations mentioned in Section
  9 of the Act of April 2, 1792?  Thank you for your time and
  assistance."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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