The ‘Ole Coyote
Overview
The 2007 Texas Silver Dollar – Ole Coyote is part of the Texas Silver Dollar Collection, made by The Texas Mint & Mercantile, Whitney TX, continuing the annual program that celebrated Texas heritage through modern private-mint silver rounds. The 2007 issue features the “Ole Coyote” design, reflecting western themes and regional symbolism within the broader Texas Dollar program. The reverse continues the standardized Texas Dollar Lone Star design format incorporating the recurring heart motif.
Story of The ‘Ole Coyote
“The 2007 Texas Silver dollar commemorates the beauty of the nighttime Texas sky and Mr. Coyote who howls in the cold night air and makes the hair stand up on your neck. Ole Coyote is a lasting symbol of the Wild West being one of the largest wild inhabitants of wild country, rural lanes and even the golf courses of the city. He’s adapted and will be the survivor of all the perils of civilization.” – Rick Pinner
Details
| Year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| 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 coyote is depicted standing on elevated terrain in raised relief, facing left with head raised upward in a howling posture. A full moon appears behind the animal, forming a circular backdrop. The surrounding field includes small raised dots representing stars. Ground texture beneath the coyote indicates vegetation and terrain. The date “2007” 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 heart motif appears at the center of the star. The inscription “ONE DOLLAR” appears along the upper perimeter and “TEXAS” appears along the lower perimeter. The inscription “.999 Fine Silver” appears below the central star. Small five-pointed stars appear along both sides of the central design. The design is enclosed within a rope-style border. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 0 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Notes | This issue continues the annual Texas wildlife theme rotation within the Texas Dollar series while retaining the standardized Lone Star reverse format with recurring heart motif. |