Six Flags of Texas Series by Johnson Matthey
Overview
1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – Mexico, with the 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: Mexican eagle facing left, perched on a cactus with a serpent in its beak, with “1821–1836” above and “THE REPUBLIC OF MEXICO” 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
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 | Mexican eagle facing right, perched on a cactus with a serpent in its beak, with “1821–1836” above and “THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES” 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. |