The 2nd President of the Republic of Texas and served a second term (1836-1838, 1841-1844)
Overview
The 1987 Sam Houston silver round was produced by Lone Star Mint of Plano, Texas as part of the Presidents of the Republic of Texas series. The round commemorates Sam Houston, the first elected President of the Republic of Texas and a central figure in Texas independence.
Struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the issue features a portrait obverse paired with the standard Texas State Capitol reverse used across the series. The presence of the LSM mint mark confirms Lone Star Mint attribution.
Historical Context
Sam Houston served as President of the Republic of Texas from 1836–1838 and again from 1841–1844. He commanded Texian forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing independence from Mexico.
Houston’s leadership emphasized diplomacy, annexation to the United States, and stabilization of the Republic during its formative years.
Series Context
This issue is part of a four-coin series representing the presidents of the Republic of Texas
David G. Burnet
Sam Houston
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Anson Jones
Each coin follows a consistent format with a presidential portrait obverse and a shared Texas State Capitol reverse.
Collectability
The Sam Houston issue is one of the most recognizable in the series due to Houston’s historical prominence. Lone Star Mint products were regionally distributed and are encountered less frequently than national bullion issues. The consistent reverse die and engraving style across the series allow reliable identification within Lone Star Mint output.
Details
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | Presidents of the Republic of Texas |
| Mint Mark | LSM |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Lone Star Mint (Plano, Texas) |
| Issuer | Lone Star Mint (Plano, Texas) |
| Designer / Sculptor / Engraver | Artist: Steve Rogers (McKinney, TX), Designer: Mark Schroeder (Plano TX) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | Portrait of Sam Houston facing forward. Legends: PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, SAM HOUSTON, 1836 — 1838 and 1841 — 1844. Mint mark: LSM located left of the portrait. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | Depiction of the Texas State Capitol building. Legends: STATE CAPITOL OF TEXAS, THE LONE STAR STATE and ONE OUNCE .999 SILVER. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.15 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.20 |
| Attribution Notes | Produced by Lone Star Mint Plano Texas. Attribution confirmed by the LSM mint mark and consistent die characteristics across the series. |
| Notes | The 1988 Sam Houston silver round represents Lone Star Mint’s structured Texas history series using standardized reverse dies paired with individually engraved presidential portraits. |