1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – France (Tri-State)

1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – France (Tri-State) Obverse
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Three fleurs-de-lis arranged two above one, with “1685–1762” above and “THE KINGDOM OF FRANCE” below.

1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – France (Tri-State) Reverse
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Texas Sesquicentennial logo with “© 1981 State of Texas” and "999 FINE SILVER"

Overview

The 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – France Crest was minted by Tri-State Refining, Sioux Falls, SD. It was issued and distributed by Colonial Coins, Houston TX operating under the assumed name Texas Sesquicentennial Coins, Inc. The obverse depicts the France crest, while the reverse features the Official Texas Sesquicentennial Logo. This issue bears no mint mark.

Specifications

Composition: .999 fine silver
Weight: 1 troy ounce
Diameter: 38.3 mm
Edge: None
Finish: Proof / proof-like
Mint Mark: None

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 Colonial Coins Set
Also issued as part of a 3-piece set
Individually sold

Attribution

Issued by Colonial Coins, Houston TX and Minted by Tr-State Refining, Sioux Falls SD
Program: Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Program
Date: 1986

Quick Facts
Year1986
MetalSilver
Fineness.999
Weight1
Diameter38.3 mm
Thickness3 mm
EdgeReeded
Attribution
Attribution Notes
Issued by Colonial Coins and Minted by Tri-State Refining - approved vendors in the Texas 1986 Sesquicentennial Commission official logo program.