1985 Dallas Cowboys Silver Anniversary Limited Edition Round
The obverse features a Dallas Cowboys football helmet positioned above a large five-pointed star containing the number "25." The inscriptions "Dallas Cowboys" and "Silver Anniversary" appear around the design, commemorating the franchise's twenty-fifth anniversary season. The layout combines the club's most recognizable visual elements into a simple commemorative presentation.
The reverse displays a large Dallas Cowboys star logo at center. Surrounding inscriptions read "1960–1985," "One Troy Ounce," and ".999 Fine Silver." The design emphasizes the franchise's anniversary dates and precious-metal content while maintaining a clean, symmetrical appearance.
Overview
The 1985 Dallas Cowboys Silver Anniversary Limited Edition silver round was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Dallas Cowboys franchise. Struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the round features the club’s iconic helmet and star imagery along with a commemorative anniversary design marking the team’s first quarter-century of competition in the National Football League.
The issue was produced as a serialized limited edition, with individual numbers hand-punched into a smooth section of the reeded edge. While the round is officially associated with the Dallas Cowboys’ 25th anniversary celebration, the manufacturer remains unattributed.
Historical Background
The Dallas Cowboys entered the NFL as an expansion franchise in 1960 and quickly developed into one of professional football’s most successful and recognizable organizations. By 1985, the club had captured two Super Bowl championships, appeared in five Super Bowls, and established a national following under the leadership of founder Clint Murchison Jr., general manager Tex Schramm, head coach Tom Landry, and personnel director Gil Brandt.
The 1985 season marked the franchise’s silver anniversary, celebrating twenty-five years of Cowboys football from 1960 through 1985. Commemorative merchandise, memorabilia, and licensed products were produced during the anniversary year, including this one-ounce silver round.
Coin Notes
- Composition: .999 Fine Silver
- Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
- Edge: Reeded with hand-punched serial number on a smooth panel
- Shape: Round
- Finish: Proof-like
- Example documented: Serial No. 02787
- Limited-edition issue associated with the Dallas Cowboys’ 25th anniversary celebration
- Original mintage remains unconfirmed
