Mexican eagle facing right, perched on a cactus with a serpent in its beak, with “1821–1836” above and “THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES” below.
Texas Sesquicentennial logo 1836 - 1986, “© 1981 State of Texas” and JM mint mark.
Overview
The 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – Mexico 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 Mexico 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: 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
