Six Flags of Texas Series by Johnson Matthey
Overview
1986 France Texas Sesquicentennial Silver Medallion, French crest on the obverse and the State of Texas Official Sesquicentennial Logo on the reverse, minted by Johnson Matthey.
Specifications
Composition: .999 fine silver
Weight: 1 troy ounce
Diameter: 38.3 mm
Edge: .999 FINE SILVER
Finish: Proof / proof-like
Mint Mark: JM (reverse)
Design
Obverse: Fleur-de-lis crest representing France
Reverse: Texas Sesquicentennial logo with “© 1981 State of Texas” and JM mint mark
Notes
Part of the 6-piece Johnson Matthey set
Also issued as part of a 3-piece set
Individually sold
Attribution
Minted by Johnson Matthey
Program: Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Program
Date: 1986
Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Medallions – Six Flags of Texas 6-Piece Silver Set (Johnson Matthey) |
| Mint Mark | JM |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Johnson Matthey Mint (London, UK) |
| Issuer | Johnson Matthey Mint (London, UK) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | Three fleurs-de-lis arranged two above one, with “1685–1762” above and “THE KINGDOM OF FRANCE” below. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | Texas Sesquicentennial logo 1836 - 1986, “© 1981 State of Texas” and JM mint mark. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | 999 FINE SILVER |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Attribution Notes | Minted by Johnson Matthey - an approved vendor in the Texas 1986 Sesquicentennial Commission official logo program. |
| Notes | Included in the 6-piece and 3-Piece Six Flags of Texas Silver Sets, also sold individually. |