The 4th President of the Republic of Texas (1844-1845)
Overview
The 1987 Dr Anson Jones 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 Anson Jones, the final President of the Republic of Texas who oversaw annexation into the United States.
Struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the issue features a portrait obverse paired with the Texas State Capitol reverse used across the series. The LSM mint mark confirms Lone Star Mint attribution.
Historical Context
Anson Jones served as the final President of the Republic of Texas from 1844 to 1845. Trained as a physician, Jones was commonly referred to as “Dr. Anson Jones,” reflecting his professional background prior to entering politics.
His administration completed the diplomatic process that resulted in Texas annexation into the United States. Jones presided over the formal transfer of authority in 1845, marking the end of the Republic of Texas and its transition to statehood.
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.
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 Anson Jones facing forward. Legends; PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, ANSON JONES, 1844 — 1845. 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 | Plain |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.15 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.2 |
| 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 1987 Anson Jones silver round completes the Presidents of the Republic of Texas series, representing the final presidency and the transition of Texas from independent republic to United States state. |