Crowned Spanish coat of arms with quartered shield and Pillars of Hercules, with “1519–1685” above and “THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN” below.
Texas Sesquicentennial logo 1836 - 1986, “© 1981 State of Texas” and JM mint mark.
Overview
The 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – Spain crest was minted by Johnson Matthey, London UK. It was issued and distributed by Stan Karp of Texas Commemorative Sesquicentennial Coins, Inc. Dallas TX. The obverse depicts the Spain crest, while the reverse features the Official Texas Sesquicentennial Logo. This issue bears the JM mint mark.
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: Crowned Spanish coat of arms with quartered shield and Pillars of Hercules, with “1519–1685” above and “THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN” below.
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
