Bucking Bronco
Overview
The 2005 Texas Silver Dollar – Texas Bronc was issued as part of the Texas Silver Dollar Collection, made by The Texas Mint & Mercantile, Whitney TX, continuing the annual program that highlighted Texas heritage through modern private-mint silver rounds. The Texas Bronc design reflects the state’s ranching and rodeo traditions, reinforcing the western themes central to the broader Texas Dollar program. The reverse continues the standardized Texas Dollar format centered on the Lone Star motif.
Story of the Texas Bronc
“2005 Texas Bronc Silver Dollar. The 2005 Texas Silver Dollar is our tribute to the great bronc buster. This tradition started on the ranches and later gave birth to what we all know as the modern rodeo. These cowboys and cowponies are still going strong in Texas today.” – Rick Pinner
Details
| Year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | Texas Silver Dollar Collection |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Texas Mint and Mercantile (Whitney, TX) |
| Issuer | Texas Mint and Mercantile (Whitney, TX) |
| Designer / Sculptor / Engraver | Rick Pinner |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | A cowboy riding a bucking bronc is depicted in raised relief at the center of the design. The rider wears a cowboy hat and extends one arm outward while maintaining seat and balance in the saddle. The horse is shown in mid-buck with lowered head, bent forelegs, and elevated hindquarters. Tack and saddle details are visible. The date “2005” appears centered at the bottom. The design is enclosed within a raised rim. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | A large five-pointed star is centered within the field. A frontal longhorn head is positioned at the center of the star, with horns extending laterally across the star’s horizontal points. The inscription “TEXAS ONE DOLLAR” appears along the perimeter. The inscription “.999 Fine Silver” appears along the right side of the design field. The design is enclosed within a raised rim. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 0 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.9 |
| Notes | This issue continues the annual Texas heritage theme rotation within the Texas Dollar series while retaining the standardized Lone Star reverse format. Proof-like strike with mirrored fields and frosted relief. Raised central star and longhorn head with sharply defined detail. Clear and uniform lettering and relief elements. |